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Keith discusses the impact of political rhetoric on mortgage rates, emphasizing the importance of central bank independence. President of Ridge Lending Group and GRE Icon, Caeli Ridge, joins in to explain the benefits of 30-year mortgages over 15-year ones, advocating for extra principal payments to be reinvested rather than accelerating loan payoff. They also cover the potential effects of Fannie and Freddie going public, predicting higher mortgage rates. Caeli Ridge elaborates on cross-collateralization strategies, highlighting the advantages of commercial blanket loans for real estate investors. Resources: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Show Notes: GetRichEducation.com/568 For access to properties or free help with a GRE Investment Coach, start here: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREinvestmentcoach.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments. You get paid first: Text FAMILY to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review” For advertising inquiries, visit: GetRichEducation.com/ad Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Complete episode transcript: Keith Weinhold 0:01 welcome to GRE I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, the President has called the Fed chair a dummy and worse. How does this all affect the future of mortgage rates? Also, I discuss 30 year versus 15 year loans. Can you bundle multiple properties into one loan? Then how Fannie and Freddie going public could permanently increase mortgage rates today on get rich education Keith Weinhold 0:28 since 2014 the powerful get rich education podcast has created more passive income for people than nearly any other show in the world. This show teaches you how to earn strong returns from passive real estate investing in the best markets without losing your time being a flipper or landlord. Show Host Keith Weinhold writes for both Forbes and Rich Dad advisors and delivers a new show every week since 2014 there's been millions of listener downloads in 188 world nations. He has a list show guests and key top selling personal finance author Robert Kiyosaki, get rich education can be heard on every podcast platform, plus it has its own dedicated Apple and Android listener phone apps build wealth on the go with the get rich education podcast. Sign up now for the get rich education podcast, or visit get rich education.com Speaker 1 1:14 You're listening to the show that has created more financial freedom than nearly any show in the world. This is get rich education. Keith Weinhold 1:24 Welcome to GRE from Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Poughkeepsie, New York and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm your host. Keith weinholdin, this is get rich education, not to inflate a sense of self importance, but each episode is an even bigger deal than a New York Jets preseason football game. You might have thought you knew real estate until you listened to this show, from street speak to geek speak. I use it all to break down how with investment property, you don't have to live below your means. You can grow your means as we're discussing the mortgage landscape this week. You know, I recently had a bundle of my own single family rental homes transfer mortgage servicers from Wells Fargo over to Mr. Cooper. And that was easy. I didn't have to do anything. The automatic payments just automatically transferred over. And yes, Mr. Cooper, it's sort of a funny sounding name that you don't exactly see them putting the naming rights on stadiums out there, but the new servicer prominently wanted to point out the effect of me making extra $100 monthly principal payments and how much in interest that would save me over time, sort of suggesting that it would be a good idea for me to do so. Oh, as you know, like I've discussed extensively, extra principal pay down is a really poor use of your capital. It's a lot like how in the past, now you've probably seen it like I have, your mortgage company promotes you making bi weekly payments all year, so you'd effectively make some extra principal pay down each year. That way. Don't fall for it. Banks promote biweekly payments because it sounds borrower friendly, it encourages an earlier loan payoff. Well, that actually reduces lender risk and increases your risk. And the whole program can come with extra fees too. It just ties up more of your money in something that's unsafe, illiquid, and with a rate of return that's always zero, since that's exactly what home equity is. As we're about to talk mortgages with an expert today, I will be sure to surface that topic. We'll also talk about the housing market effect of a president firing a Fed chair. When you're living under the rule of a president that desperately and passionately wants lower interest rates, you've got to wonder what would happen if a president just had the power to go lower them himself, which is actually what most any president would want to do, but you almost don't have to wonder what would happen. You can just look at what actually did happen in Turkey. Now, yes, Turkey already did have an inflation problem, worse than us, for sure, but Turkish President Erdogan went ahead and lowered Turkey's interest rates despite persistent inflation. I mean, that's a situation where most would raise rates in order to combat inflation. Well, lowering rates like that soon resulted in substantially higher inflation to the tune of almost 60. Yes, six 0% per year before cooler heads prevailed and the Turkish government was forced to drastically raise rates. But it was too late. The damage was already done to the reputation of Turkey's economy and its everyday citizens and consumers. I mean, that was a painful, real world example of how critical central bank independence is. You've also got to ask yourself a question here, do you really want to live in the type of economy where we would need a bunch of rate cuts? Because when rate cuts happen, it usually results from the fact that people are no longer employed, or we're in a recession, or financial markets are really unstable. So there are certainly worse maladies out there than where we are today, which is with moderate inflation, pretty strong employment and interest rates that are actually a little below historic levels. I mean, that is not so bad. Before we talk both long term mortgage lessons and more nascent mortgage trends today coming up on future episodes of the show here, a lot of info and resources to help you build wealth as usual. Also an A E TELEVISION star of a real estate reality show will make his debut here on GRE. Keith Weinhold 6:24 Hey, do you like or even live by any of the enduring GRE mantras, like, Don't live below your means, grow your means, or financially free, beats debt free, or even, don't quit your Daydream. Check out our shop. You can own merch with sayings like that on them, or simply with our GRE logo on shirts and hats and mugs. And I don't really make any income from it. The merch is sold at near cost, and it actually took a fair bit of our team's time to put that together for you. So check out the GRE merch. You can find it at shop.getricheducation.com that's shop.getricheducation.com Keith Weinhold 7:18 today we're talking to the longtime president of ridge lending group. They specialize in providing income property loans to real estate investors like you, and she's also a long time real estate investor herself. I've shared with you before that ridge is where I get my own loans. They've worked with 10s of 1000s of real estate investors, not just primary residence owners, but real estate investors as well as homeowners all over the country, and at this point, she's like a GRE icon, a fixture regularly with us since 2015 Hey, welcome back to get rich education the inimitable Chaley Ridge, Caeli Ridge 7:54 ooh, Mr. Keith Weinhold, thank you, sir. So good to see you, my friend. Thanks for having me Keith Weinhold 8:00 opening up that thesaurus tab right about now, I think maybe JAYLEE, why don't we have the chat everyone wants to have? Let's discuss interest rates, starting with the vitriol from Trump to Powell has reached new heights. This year, Trump has called Powell a numbskull, Mr. Too late, a real dummy, a complete moron, a fool and a major loser, among other names. And you know, at times, I've seen Realtors even blasting Jerome Powell for not cutting rates. Well, the Fed doesn't directly control mortgage rates, and it's also not the Fed's job to boost Realtors summer sales. It's to protect the long term stability of the US economy. Tell us your thoughts. Caeli Ridge 8:48 So this is a rather complicated topic, okay, and there's a lot that under the hood that goes into how a long term mortgage bond interest rate is going to go up or going to go down. As you said, it's not necessarily just the Fed and the fed fund rate, which, by the way, for those that are not familiar with this, the fed fund rate is the intra daily trading rate between banks. So while there is a connection between that and that of the 30 year long term fixed rate mortgage, they are not the same thing. And in fact, statistically, I believe I read this last week, the last three fed fund rate reductions did the opposite to long term rates, right? So we went the other direction. So please be clear that the viral, as you say, of President Trump and what his opinions are about Mr. Powell and his decisions to keep that fed fund rate unchanged for the last several meetings that they've had, I think, is more of a distraction, but that's another conversation overall. I would say that, is he too late? Is he right on time? You know, there's so much data and so many data points that they're looking at, and there's this thing in the industry called a Lag that, in truth, they're not getting the actual data points that they need real time. It's lagging, so the data that's coming out to them today isn't going to be what's relevant and necessary to make changes tomorrow, next month and next week. Most recently, you probably saw in the news the BLS Bureau of Labor and Statistics and the jobs report came in far under what the expectation was. So that might have been the catalyst. I think that will drive Powell and group to reduce that is the overwhelming expectation that the fed fund rate is going to come down by how much. We don't know. Secondary markets are already baking that in, by the way. So when we talk about long term interest rates, I'm starting to see some changes on the day to day. I get access to that stuff, and I'm looking at it daily, the ticker tape of where the treasury bonds and things are. So I'm starting to see some slight improvement to interest rates in preparation of that market expectation, interest rate on the fed fund level will probably reduce. But I think overall, Keith that the Fed is in a really difficult position, because when you think about what really is going to drive the fed fund rate, and then potentially the long term rate, is counterintuitive to what most people or consumers expect, right? They think if the fed fund rate reduces by a quarter of a percentage point, then a long term 30 year fixed should probably reduce by the same amount. It does not go hand in hand like that. Now, while there are trends right, that doesn't happen that way, and more often than not, the worse our economy is doing, the better a 30 year interest rate will be. So in my industry, I'm kind of always playing on the fence, thinking I don't want anything bad for our country and the economy. However, the worse it does, the better interest rates are going to become. And if you've been paying attention, the economy is in decent shape. We're not doing that bad. Inflation is still up, so the metrics that they're using to kind of gage and predict that lag and where we're going to be are not in line to say that interest rates are going to drop a half or a point or a point and a half in the next year to 18 months. Those signs are not out there for me. All of that said, I know that interest rate is top of mind for I mean, I'm on the phone all day long. I like that part of my job where I'm still interfacing with investors on day to day. Big chunk of my day is spent talking to clients, and that is one of the top questions, probably one of the first questions that come out of their mouth, where interest rates? What are interest rates? And what I have sort of started to really form and say to that question is, if interest rates are the catalyst to your success in real estate, you probably need to do a little bit more research, because interest rates should not be the make or break for your success. Well, as a real estate investor Keith Weinhold 12:45 the Fed has a dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices. Inflation, though still somewhat elevated, has stayed about the same the past few months. History shows us that the Fed is more comfortable with inflation floating up than they are with suppressed employment levels. To your point about recent reports about us not adding many jobs, and the Fed being concerned about that, the translation for those that don't know is, if the job market is weak, lowering rates, which is what increasingly people think they tend to do later this year. Lowering rates helps encourage businesses. It's more likely that businesses will borrow and expand and hire more people. Therefore, if rates are low now, whether that translates into a lower mortgage rate or not, by lowering that fed funds rate? Yes, there is that positive correlation. Generally, the lower the Fed funds rate goes, the lower mortgage rates tend to go although that isn't always the case. To your point. Shailene, late last year, there were three Fed funds rate cuts, and mortgage rates actually went up, which is somewhat of an aberration that usually doesn't happen that way, but that's the environment we're in. Most people think Fed rate cuts are coming later this year. Caeli Ridge 14:04 Yeah. And I would say, you know, the other thing too, when we talk about the pressure that the Fed is under right now, specifically, Powell, he's being attacked, fine, and whether I agree or disagree, really important for listeners to understand that the indifference that the Fed is supposed to have right bipartisan, it's not supposed to have a dog in that fight. If it did the calamity, I think what would happen economically in this country would be devastating if other economic powers were to see that our particular financial institutions are swayed one way or another. Politically, that would be devastating to us. So I think Powell has done a decent job at staying the course. He's continued to do what he says, says what he does. So so far, I'm okay. Is he late to reduce rates? I don't know that I'm qualified to say that, maybe. But at the same time, I think that his impartiality has been consistent, and that for that part of it, I'm. Grateful Keith Weinhold 15:00 for those who don't understand if Trump just told Powell what to do and Powell followed Trump's orders, how does that devastate the economy? Caeli Ridge 15:09 It shows partiality to or Fieldy to one particular party, right? It's not an independent institution where financial policy quantitative easing, quantitative tightening, all of those different things that are necessary to keep the pistons pumping. It isn't it's very specific to Fieldy and the leader of telling based on potentially ego or other elements that have not a lot to do with fiduciary responsibility. Keith Weinhold 15:37 If Powell did everything Trump said, I feel like we would have negative interest rates right now Caeli Ridge 15:43 that could be a problem, especially if the economy and inflation is on the rise, and then you get the tariffs. I mean, there's so much layering to this. I mean, we could go on and on about it, but overall, let me close with this. I think that interest rates are probably on the run, if I had to guess. Now, there's all kinds of variables that could make that statement untrue, but overall, in the next year to two years, I do think we'll see some relief in interest rates, barring any major catastrophe. But again, investors, if your success, if you're tying your real estate portfolio, your real estate investing, whatever modality you're interested in, if you're tying that to an interest rate, and there's a certain number that you have ethereal in your mind, you're going to lose your success in real estate. Interest rate is a component of it, but it should not be tied to your success or failure. You should be able to do the math and look at the differences in real estate opportunities, investment, whether it be long term, short term, midterm, single family, two to four appreciation, cash flow, all those things should be considered, and you will find adequate returns independent of an interest rate. If you're diversifying that way Keith Weinhold 16:49 there is more evidence that Americans have warmed up and gotten somewhat used to normal mortgage rates. This normalization of mortgage rates, they are pretty close to their historic norms. In fact, a recent housing sentiment survey done by turbo home found that in q1 of this year, 41% of homeowners surveyed said that a 6% mortgage rate was the highest they would accept on their next purchase. Right that was back in q1 today, up from 41%, 52% of respondents now say a 6% mortgage rate is the highest that they would accept. Evidence that people are warming up and normalizing this. Caeli Ridge 17:30 The other thing too is the pandemic rates. Right? That's been a very hard shell to crack. The people that got these two and 3% interest rates during 2020 2021, part of 22 they're really reticent to let those go, and I think that they're doing themselves a disservice as a result. If you can get a second lean HELOC, okay, fine, but overall, if you're just going to let that untapped equity sit, it's going to be to your disadvantage. If you have any desire to increase your portfolio and your long term financial stability and wealth Keith Weinhold 17:59 you're listening to get rich education. Our guest is Ridge lending Group President Cheley, Ridge much more when we come back, including 30 year versus 15 year loans. Which one is better and more things that the administration is doing to shake up the mortgage market. I'm your host. Keith Weinhold. Keith Weinhold 18:15 the same place where I get my own mortgage loans is where you can get yours. Ridge lending group and MLS, 42056, they provided our listeners with more loans than anyone because they specialize in income properties. They help you build a long term plan for growing your real estate empire with leverage. 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So if you're like me and tired of your liquid funds just sitting there doing nothing. Check it out. Text family 266, 866, to learn about freedom. Family investments, liquidity fund again. Text family to 66866, Rick Sharga 19:58 this is Rick sharga housing market. Intelligence Analyst, listen to get rich education with Keith Weinhold, and don't quit your Daydream. Keith Weinhold 20:05 Welcome back to get rich Education. I'm your host, Keith Weinhold. We're talking with a familiar guest this week. That's Ridge lending Group President, Caeli. Ridge wealth is built through compound leverage faster than compound interest. And leverage means using loans. I think most everyone the first time in their life they look at loan amortization tables and learn things like, oh, with a 15 year loan, you pay substantially less interest, perhaps hundreds of 1000s of dollars less interest with a 15 year loan and its lower mortgage rate than you do with a 30 year loan and its higher mortgage rate. But a lot of people don't take that next step and look that Oh, rather than paying down my home loan with extra principal payments, if I just invested the difference, I would be substantially better off down the road. So in a lot of cases, the more sophisticated investor chooses that longer loan duration, the 30 year. That's the way I see it. What do you see? Most of your prefer there. Caeli Ridge 21:12 It's one of my favorite topics to cover, because there's quite a few layers that I think can all connect. If an individual wants to pay less in interest very easily, I'm going to strenuously advise them to take a 30 year over a 15 year and just simply apply the difference. So let's just start with the applicable version of 15 versus 30 and how it can benefit or harm. Because this is what a lot of times people that go for the 15 year and wanting to pay less in interest. Don't understand, and it's never been delivered to them in a reasonable way, I guess. So just looking at those two, and then we'll get to the strategy of potentially reinvesting those dollars elsewhere. But just look at a 30 year and a 15 year. I am a massive deterrent against a shorter term amortization. I hate a shorter term amortization, because all that's going to do to the individual is limit their ability to qualify later on down the road. And the reason for that is, is that the shorter term, as you had described, is going to yield a higher monthly payment. So when we pull credit for an individual, that's a higher monthly payment that the debt to income ratio has to support, when in fact, if we simply just look at the two side by side, 15 year and a 30 year equal, equal loan sizes. The 15 year is going to have a lower interest rate. It's true, but the amortization is obviously half the amount. We've gone from 360 months, 30 years to 180 months, 15 years. So the payment obviously is going to be much, much higher if you take the payment difference between those two mortgage products and apply it with a 30 year fixed payment. Let's just call it 500 bucks a month, whatever the number is, and you are disciplined to send that extra 500 bucks every single month with your 30 year fixed mortgage payment. You will cross the finish line in 15.4 years, I think, is the average when you run the amortization, so you'll pay a few extra months worth of interest, but whatever, you'll never pay the higher interest that the 30 year has locked at because you've accelerated the payoff of the debt so quickly, and you've maximized your debt to income ratio and future qualifications never take the shorter term amortization. It is to your greatest disadvantage. I hate them. That's part one. Did you have a comment? I can see that your wheels are spinning. Keith Weinhold 23:24 That is a great answer. If you get the 30 year loan instead of the 15 if you apply an extra principal payment, whatever it would be, call it 500 plus dollars, that you will kill off that loan, that 30 year loan in something like 15.4 years. Yes, and you'll have the lower payment amount for your qualification, going forward, you'll have more flexibility in your life. That's great. I didn't realize the difference 15.4 versus 15 was that small? That's a great takeaway. Caeli Ridge 23:50 Yeah, absolutely. And the other piece, you kind of just hit on it, the individual's feet are not held to the fire at that higher payment. So let's say it's a rental, okay, whatever. It goes vacant for a month, or a couple months, God forbid, or whatever may be happening. You now get to choose. You are not obligated at that higher monthly payment. You can say, Okay, this month, I'm not going to pay the extra. I don't da, da, da. It's all within your control. So you're killing like four birds with one stone. I really prefer the 30 year amortization for all those reasons. So now let's take it and move into how I believe, and I agree with your philosophy, taking those dollars and applying them, because when we talk about mortgage interest, especially on investment property, okay, it's probably a slightly different conversation when we're talking about somebody's primary residence, home, but for an investment property to take that difference and apply it toward another investment, because the interest remember, you guys, we're investors. We want that Schedule E deduction, that interest deduction, as money goes a 30 year fixed mortgage, even today, as interest rates are elevated beyond the two and three percents that people somehow fixated on, that that's where interest rates should just be forever. You've got Mass. Amounts of interest deduction, so you're paying less in taxes. For that reason, there's so many reasons to stretch out that mortgage on an investment property versus extinguishing that debt, not to mention, you want to constantly be harvesting equity, ideally, pulling cash out. Borrowed funds are non taxable, deploying them, but then taking that extra cash flow and stockpiling it for another investment, whether that just be the down payment or for other things. I just think there's so many better places that those funds can go to produce more wealth than accelerating the payoff of that debt that's benefiting you, from a tax perspective, and several other ways. There's lots of other ways to apply that money. I Keith Weinhold 25:43 I often ask, why accelerate the payoff on a, say, 7% mortgage interest rate loan, when instead you can take those savings, reinvest them into other real estate, where it sounds preposterous on its face to think of the rate of return that you can get from an income property, but when you add up all the five ways you're paid, appreciation, cash flow, loan pay down, made by the tenant, tax benefits and the inflation profiting benefit on the long term fixed interest rate debt, a return of 20% plus is not out of the question at all. So if it's 20, why would you pay off extra on a seven? That's 13 points of arbitrage that you could gain there by not aggressively paying down a property and instead making a down payment on another income property. Chaeli, when it comes to these type of questions and accelerating a payoff, why do banks seem to encourage that you make bi weekly payments rather than monthly payments, therefore accelerating your principal pay down. Caeli Ridge 26:42 I'm not sure the reason behind that. I don't know that I've even seen a lot of that from my lens and my perspective. It's definitely not something I ever comment or preach on. But the overall, what's happening there when you do it the bi weekly, so instead of making $1,000 at the first of the month, you make 500 and then 500 right, middle of them on first of the month. What's happening there is, because of the way the annual calendar goes, it ends up being an extra payment per year, right? I think that's the math. Is, when you do it that way, you end up making an extra payment per year, so you can accelerate. And there's you're not doing anything different, necessarily, to in your cash flow, etc. So I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I don't know what the benefit is to the institution that would in communicate that to its consumer. Yeah, Keith Weinhold 27:27 Yeah, it ends up being 26 bi weekly payments, which has the effect of making 13 monthly payments in a 12 month year, accelerating your pay down. In my experience, it seems that banks encourage this. They contact borrowers. They've contacted me in the past, laying out a welcome mat. Hey, would you like this plan here? And in my mind, accelerating the payoff. We already talked about how that's typically not a good investment. The more you know about the trade off between loans and equity, really, I'm transferring more of the risk onto myself and less they're onto the bank when I accelerate my payoff. So I agree. I'm not interested in doing that at all. Caeli Ridge 28:06 You know, maybe Keith, it could be, because I people talk about this a lot, those people, and let's say that there are a group of individuals that might benefit. Let's say they're in phase three, right? They're well into retirement. They just want to start paying off. They're not maybe investing anymore. They just want to leave that legacy, perhaps, or whatever their circumstances are, and they don't want to take additional capital and apply it to the principal and lock up those funds and make them illiquid. So maybe, just as an easy sidebar, they just make two payments month versus one. I get a lot of people asking that question. I mean, over the years, I know that like at the closing table, we'll have clients say, Hey, is the servicer going to be set up to accept bi weekly payments? And a lot of times they don't like SLS. I mean, there's a lot of servicers out there that will not accept or don't have the infrastructure to collect those bi weekly so maybe just as a consumer desire out there, the servicers have gotten wise to it, and they just offer it. I can't think of the reason behind why they would promote that to their database. I don't know. Keith Weinhold 29:09 Another question that I hear quite often, and probably do as well there is about bundling multiple properties into one loan. Can you tell us about that? Caeli Ridge 29:20 Yeah, that's called cross collateralization. So we're taking residential property, okay, and putting them into a commercial blanket loan. So any combination of single family, up to four unit, five Plex and above is now considered commercial. So it's got to be single family, condo, duplex, triplex, fourplex, right? It's residential property, and they're taking any combination of that and putting it into one blanket loan, cross collateralizing it. Now, I believe the most incentivized way or desire to want to do this is probably for two reasons. One, to free up golden tickets, right? Golden tickets are those Fannie Freddie loans that we talk about a lot. There are 10 of these per qualified individual, if. If someone has maxed out their golden tickets, let's say they've got 12, 1314, properties, they could take five or 10 or 13, whatever the number, and put them into a commercial blanket cross collateralized loan, as long as it's non recourse. That means no personal guarantee is attached to it. The rule per golden ticket will free up all those spaces. So usually this applies to an individual that has a portfolio that has stabilized. This will usually work when the portfolio has had a couple of years to make sure that you've got your consistent tenants and anything that may come up, repairs, maintenance, et cetera, stabilized portfolios and then putting them into that cross collateralization, because the terms are not going to be the same as just a 30 year fixed Okay, especially if you're going to be looking to take cash out and harvest equity that way, that may be a real opportune time to borrow funds. Borrowed funds are non taxable once again, pull the cash out, put it into a non recourse loan. You've got half a million dollars of capital now that you can then go and get a whole new set of golden tickets for expanding your portfolio. So that's something that we focus on for individuals that have maybe maxed out of that that conventional landscape and or are looking to scale and acquire more properties, but they don't want to necessarily look at some of the DSCR loans. They want to get back into the Fannie Freddie box. Keith Weinhold 31:22 Yeah, so someone could bundle and get cash out simultaneously, potentially, is there anything else that qualifies or disqualifies one for bundling many loans into one like this? Caeli Ridge 31:35 It's a commercial underwrite. So they should be aware of that. Now, certainly, we're looking at the individual typically in those loans, the underwriting of those loans, the individual's liquidity and credit are most what we're focusing on, but it's about the property in the portfolio, DSCR, that debt service coverage ratio is a big factor. So we're looking at the income against the monthly expense. Generally. That's going to be the principal, interest, tax and insurance on a commercial basis, they throw in the maintenance, vacancy, et cetera, averages. So you want to see, generally speaking, about 1.2 on those when you divide the incomes and the expenses and then otherwise, yeah, LTV might be a little bit restricted on something like that, 70% usually, maybe you can get as much as 75 if you've got a really strong portfolio. But otherwise, for you, individually, liquidity, some liquidity there, and good credit is what is important. As long as the portfolio is operating at a gain, then you're good to go. Keith Weinhold 32:32 Yeah, that cross collateralization could be really attractive. Well, Chile, we've been in this presidential administration that has shaken things up like few, if any, prior administrations have. One of those things is that they have pushed for cryptocurrency holdings to be recognized as assets in mortgage loan qualification. Now that's something that would probably pend approval by the FHFA and critics cite volatility. I mean, there's been a pattern where every few years, Bitcoin drops 80% before rebounding, and I'm not exaggerating, and that has happened a number of times. And another administration desire is this potential Fannie Mae Freddie Mac merger, or an IPO an initial public offering. Can you tell us what that's about Caeli Ridge 33:21 let's start with the crypto first, whether or not this, this gets through the Congress and or FHFA, however, that that develops and becomes actualized, that may be different than what the lending institutions decide to take a risk on, right the allowance of that crypto so it even if it's approved and they say that, Yes, that we can use this for asset depletion or reserve requirements, or whatever it may be. I don't know necessarily that you're going to see a lot of the lending institutions jump on board. I think they'll probably have overlays. It's just kind of the layering of risk on the crypto side to ensure that the asset and the underwrite is less likely to default. I don't see a lot of lending institutions that are probably going to jump on that bandwagon immediately. That's probably going to need more time and consistency with that particular asset class. That's the crypto thing. So that's a TBD on the other side, we're talking about conservatorship. So post, oh 809, right? The housing crash and Dodd Frank, if you've not heard of those names before, they're just the last names of individuals that that rewrote that sweeping legislation across all sectors of finance. Once we saw housing and lending implode upon each other, Fannie Freddie, as a result, went into conservatorship. Now what they're saying, what the administration is saying is, is that they are going to say that the implicit guarantee actually, let me back up really, really quickly. I will not take too much time on this so Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac The reason that those products are the golden tickets, as we call them, and we're just focused on investor products right now is because highest leverage, lowest interest rate. And why is it like that? That's because it has a United States government guarantee. Against default. So this mortgage backed security is bundled up with other mortgage backed securities and sold, bought and sold on the secondary market to investors, foreign and domestic. Right? Investors that are buying mortgage backed securities, they know that that paper is secure. If it defaults. We've got the United States government that's giving us a guarantee against default. So that's why it's such a secure investment. If we come out of conservatorship, technically, that would normally mean that you may not have that implicit guarantee. However, the Trump administration and those that are in that space, FHFA, Pulte and all those guys, they're saying that that guarantee should still apply if that happens, if that's how they release this, I don't see anything wrong if they do it without all of the volatility. You know, let's use the tariffs as an example. It was all over the place. It was there, and then it was gone. It was up, and then it was down. It was 30% then it was two right? It was it was just so much, and the markets really had a hard time with it. And as a result, I think a lot of people lost massive amounts of wealth in the stock market because of that. So I think that there is some real benefits to getting the Fannie, Freddie, the GSCs, government sponsored enterprises, out of conservatorship. I think it just opens up for more fair trade in the market. But they have to do it the right way, and as long as they keep that guarantee, that government guarantee, and then they take their time and apply the steps appropriately, I think it could be a good thing, ultimately, for the consumer. Now, if they don't, it could really have devastating impacts, and I think it could even raise interest interest rates higher. I know Trump and folks don't want that, so I think they're mindful of it. That's just kind of the take I get. But we'll see, Keith Weinhold 36:42 yeah, because that's my preeminent thought with this. Shaylee, if Fannie and Freddie come out of conservatorship, and there's no government backstop on those loans, it seems like the banks are exposed to more risk, and consequently would have to compensate for that, potentially with a higher interest Caeli Ridge 36:57 rate. You said it better than I did. Yes, I get too technical when I go down those rabbit holes. That's exactly right. I do not think that they will go down that that path without that implicit guarantee. I expect, if this thing comes to fruition, I expect that that guarantee will be there. Keith Weinhold 37:13 Yeah, it does seem likely, with as much administration concern as there is about the housing market and the level of mortgage rates and all kinds of interest rates out there. Well, JAYLEE, this has been a great, wide ranging conversation all the way from strategy to what the administration is doing in interfacing with the mortgage market. If someone wants to learn more about you and your products, tell us what you offer, including your very popular all in one loan there at ridge. Caeli Ridge 37:41 Ooh, thank you for teeing that up. Yeah, especially right now, when people have a lot of concern about interest rates right or wrong, the all in one is a very unique product that removes that fear. It's a way that investors, especially can take control of their equity, pay less in interest, and sometimes hundreds of 1000s of dollars less in interest, while maintaining equity and flexibility and liquidity. Cannot say enough about this product. The all in one. First lien HELOC is my very favorite. For the right individuals, we've talked about it many, many times. They can find us talking about it all over YouTube. You and I have quite a few conversations about that. So that and so much more, guys. So the all in one, you've got the Fannie Freddie's, our debt service ratio products, our bank statement loans, our asset depletion loans, ground up construction bridge loans for fix and flip or fix and hold. We really run the gamut there in terms of loan product diversity. There's very little we can't do for real estate investors. So we're uniquely qualified in that space Keith Weinhold 38:36 and you offer loans in nearly all 50 states. Now tell us more and how one can get a hold of your company. Yes, we are Caeli Ridge 38:44 licensed in 49 states. The only state we're not licensed in residentially is New York. We can still do commercial there. But to reach us, you can find us on the web, Ridge lendinggroup.com you can email us info@ridgelendinggroup.com and feel free to call us at 855, 74 Ridge 855-747-4343, Keith Weinhold 39:04 I'm so familiar with all those avenues because, again, that's where I get my own loans myself. Chaley Ridge has been valuable as always. Thanks so much for coming back onto the show. Caeli Ridge 39:13 Thanks, Keith. Keith Weinhold 39:21 A lot of experts believe that stripping Fannie and Freddie's public backing and taking them public, yeah, that that will increase mortgage rates. See, besides there being more risk, like we touched on there during the interview, Fannie and Freddie would face strong incentives to increase profitability, to make an IPO appealing to potential investors, that's just another reason that would probably increase mortgage rates. But if you're the type that truly champions free marketeerism, then the government would get out of Fannie and Freddie and let them IPO, and you would want. To see that happen now you as an investor, you probably resonate with the fact that rather than having to methodically and even painfully save money for your next property, instead you can just borrow funds, tax free, out of your existing property, and that way, you're using more of other people's money, the bank's money, in this case, and less of your own. Similarly, if you avoid aggressive principal pay down well, you would just retain those funds in the first place. As you can see, Chely is really good at taking a deep look at what you've got to work with and helping you lay out a strategy that might make sense, keeping in mind and evaluating your cash, cash flow, equity DTI and loan to value ratios, they offer free 30 minute strategy sessions. You can book one right there on their homepage at Ridge lendinggroup.com Until next week, I'm your host. Keith Weinhold, don't quit. Sure. Daydream. 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This week we are live from Bravo-Con in Las Vegas, and we welcome Melissa Rivers in for a candid talk about romance, fashion, red carpets and how Who Are You Wearing became a staple on TV. Melissa hijacks our show in the beginning and questions our 20 years together and how it all began with an enchanting first encounter in New York amidst a jungle-themed photoshoot, leading to our passionate first kiss. The conversation then shifts to Pol's expertise in fashion. He describes his approach to designing unique, emotionally resonant couture gowns, differentiating his work from conventional black dresses. Patrik adds to this by highlighting how Pol infuses emotion into his creations. A light-hearted segment about engagement rings reveals Pol's impressive 22-carat ring, followed by Patrik's romantic gesture of flooding Pol's boutique with flowers. The episode takes a nostalgic turn with discussions on “Fashion Police” and Joan Rivers' legacy in television comedy and fashion commentary. We play a quick fun game of I WANT THIS…NOT THAT and discover what's important to Melissa when choosing a man. Does she prefer flash, cash or dash? Which Below Deck show and captain are her faves? Lingerie or pajamas, Wheel of Fortune or Name That Tune, and what words of wisdom does she reveal? The Armenian Coffee Grounds Reading is amazing, and Melissa produces a beautiful cup with Pol' offering insights into her life. Is she following her passions and what projects are coming to life? It's a a deeply personal and hopeful glimpse into Melissa's future with Melissa ending the show exhausted and exhilarated and who is the new person entering into her home? Chapters [02:20] What happens in the Big Apple doesn't stay in New York. [05:33] I create custom couture with emotion…Bitch! [06:54] It's a simple 22 carrots. [11:00] Melissa is newly engaged and we're not discussing that. [11:50] Fashion Police and On the Red Carpet started it all. [13:00] Who are you wearing was Joan Rivers legacy. [15:30] “On the Red Carpet” is canceled over dinner but, “Fashion Police” begins. [17:45] Joan Rivers Anna Nicole Smith misunderstood and partying in heaven together. [18:30] Will you be in our movie? [20:30] Betty White's items auctioned off. GAME TIME - “I want this NOT THAT!” [23:40] Screw the dick size and open up that wallet. [24:20] Can you “Name That Tune”? [25:16] It all winds up in ball at the edge of the bed. [25:45] “Vanderpump Rules” or “Summer House”? [26:00] Scheana Shay's wedding gown. ARMENIAN COFFEE GROUNDS READING [29:00] Melissa is putting down new roots and building a new family unit. 34:54 What does a lightning bolt mean? Subscribe to our audio: linktr.ee/undressedpod Follow Pol Atteu: Instagram: @polatteu Tiktok: @polatteu Twitter: @polatteu www.polatteu.com Follow Patrik Simpson: Instagram: @patriksimpson Tiktok: @patriksimpsonbh www.patriksimpson.com Follow Snow White 90210: Instagram: @snowwhite90210 Twitter: @SnowWhite9010 www.snowwhite90210.com Watch Season 4 of Gown and Out In Beverly Hills on Prime Video. www.gownandoutinbeverlyhills.com #UndressedPodcast Armenian Coffee Reading: https://polatteu.com/armenian-coffee-cup-read Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Jonathan Beal, the producer of the viral true crime podcast called LISK: Long Island Serial Killer. Jon played a pivotal role in establishing MOPAC Audio, a subsidiary of the television production MOPAC. His team pioneered MOPAC's successful foray into podcasting, yielding acclaimed audio hits. Before Mopac, Jon worked with renowned companies, including Audible, A&E Television, YouTube, and VH1. We will be diving into his role as the executive producer of "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer," an exclusive podcast of Glassbox Media.We dive deep with Jonathan into the making of the phenomenal podcast "LISK: Long Island Serial Killer." Prepare for a journey through the intricate world of podcasting, unpacking the fascinating backstory of "LISK," and gaining insights from a true industry veteran. Stay tuned for an episode filled with depth, discovery, and industry insights.Follow Glassbox Media on Instagram and LinkedIn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/glassbox-media/message
The feature-length documentary follows Philadelphia Eagles team captain and All-Pro center Jason Kelce throughout the 2022-23 season Kelce, a feature-length documentary that follows Philadelphia Eagles team captain and All-Pro center Jason Kelce throughout the 2022-23 season, will premiere September 12 exclusively on Prime Video, just ahead of the return of Thursday Night Football, which kicks off exclusively on Prime Video with the Minnesota Vikings visiting Kelce's Eagles on Thursday, September 14.Kelce is the latest addition to the Prime membership. Prime members in the U.S. enjoy savings, convenience, and entertainment, all in a single membership.Kelce is an intimate and emotional feature-length documentary that chronicles Philadelphia Eagles team captain and All-Pro center Jason Kelce's 2022-23 season, which began with him confronting one of the most challenging decisions any professional athlete will ever face-is now the time to hang it up? After deciding to return for his 12th NFL season, Kelce embarked on a remarkable journey, highlighted by the arrival of his third daughter; the debut of his chart-topping podcast New Heights, which he co-hosts with brother, Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis; and a history-making Super Bowl appearance that placed the entire Kelce family at the center of the sports world.But as the season came to a close, Kelce was still left grappling with what life looks like after he moves on from the game he loves, and if this hungry dog has one more run in him."Jason Kelce has established himself as one of the most compelling and influential characters in sports, both on and off the field," said Matt Newman, head of Prime Video Original sports content. "We're privileged to partner with Skydance Sports, 9.14 Pictures, Vera Y Productions, and NFL Films on this project, which welcomes fans into the psyche of one of the greatest centers in the history of the league for what is arguably the wildest and most eventful season of his illustrious career."Presented by Prime Video Sports and Skydance Sports, Kelce is produced by 9.14 Pictures, Vera Y Productions, and NFL Films. Kelce is executive produced by Connor Barwin; David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jon Weinbach of Skydance Sports; and Ross Ketover, Pat Kelleher, and Keith Cossrow of NFL Films. Sheena M. Joyce, Don Argott, and Larry Platt serve as producers. Argott also serves as director. Here's the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0ld-xuh898ABOUT DON ARGOTT, SHEENA M. JOYCE AND 9.14 PICTURES Director and cinematographer Don Argott formed 9.14 Pictures with producer and director Sheena M. Joyce in 2002. Together with editor Demian Fenton, they created ROCK SCHOOL, the company's first feature-length documentary, about the Paul Green School of Rock Music in Philadelphia. After screening at Sundance and South by Southwest, and given rave reviews by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Ebert & Roeper, ROCK SCHOOL was released worldwide theatrically in June 2005, on DVD in September 2005, and on A&E Television in 2006.The Art Of The Steal was named by Roger Ebert as one of the Best Documentaries of 2010. Last Days Here won awards at many festivals, including the IDFA PLAY Award for Best Music Documentary at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam. Other films include The Atomic States Of America, As The Palaces Burn, Slow Learners, Batman & Bill and Believer, which won the Best Documentary Award at the Hollywood Film awards as well as Best Documentary at the GLAAD Media Awards.FILMS ROCK SCHOOLTWO DAYS IN APRILTHE ART OF THE STEALLAST DAYS HERETHE ATOMIC STATES OF AMERICAAS THE PALACES BURNSLOW LEARNERSBATMAN & BILLBELIEVERFRAMING JOHN DELOREANKEEP SWEETKURT VONNEGUT: UNSTUCK IN TIMEDIO DREAMERS NEVER DIEKELCETELEVISION THE BOND - 4 episodes -DiscoverySLUGFEST - 10 episodes - RokuUNSOLVED MYSTERIES "Washington Insider Murder" - NetflixCAT PEOPLE - 2 episodes - NetflixSPECTOR - 4 episodes -ShowtimeTHICK SKIN - 4 episodes - AMC Network Watch now on Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Kelce-Jason/dp/B0B6LVV89J
Steve Curran is the CEO and Co-founder of Burn Ghost Games, a Web3 skill-based game platform. Steve is an entrepreneur and creative technologist with extensive experience in developing interactive entertainment and marketing solutions utilizing games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and other emerging media. He has directed award-winning entertainment-based solutions for clients such as Red Bull Records, Sony Entertainment, Warner Brothers, Atlantic Records, Puma, The History Channel, A+E Television, Burger King, Mattel, Animal Planet, and many others.He is the author of two books on design, including MOTION GRAPHICS Design for Broadcast and Film and CONVERGENCE DESIGN Design for Interactive Television Broadband and Wireless. He was a contributing author to one of the first books on Social Media CONNECTED MARKETING - writing on branded entertainment. He is the CEO and Co-founder of Burn Ghost Games, a Web3 skill-based game platform.In this conversation, we discuss:- Why casual gaming is crucial to Web3- The future of Play-to-Earn gaming- Video games are the biggest use case for Web3- Why do some games go viral while others fizzle?- Why are we so captivated by trivia games?- Wine talk- Working with world-class brands- Launching NFTsBurn Ghost GamesWebsite: www.burnghost.comTwitter: @burnghostgamesDiscord: discord.gg/burnghostSteve CurranTwitter: @Steve_CurranLinkedIn: Steve Curran --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT. PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers. PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions. Code: CRYPTONEWS50 This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below: PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50
Check out this fun and informative encore episode of The Lebenthal Report we welcome Keynote Speaker & Author, Brittany Hodak. Brittany Hodak, is an award-winning marketing expert and customer experience speaker, she holds a master's degree in marketing and is the author of “Creating Superfans”. Over the years, she oversaw multi-million-dollar and award-winning campaigns for Johnson & Johnson, A&E Television and LG. Michael and Dominick discuss with Brittany how to build a community of loyal customers. They explore why customer retention is so vital to business success, and she shares tried-and-true strategies for keeping your customers engaged and loyal. They look at the importance of building personal connections with your customers & clients, providing excellent customer service, and creating a positive user experience. You'll be a superfan of this episode- Now available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
This week on the Lebenthal Report we welcome Keynote Speaker & Author, Brittany Hodak. Brittany Hodak, is an award-winning marketing expert and customer experience speaker, she holds a master's degree in marketing and is the author of “Creating Superfans”. Over the years, she oversaw multi-million-dollar and award-winning campaigns for Johnson & Johnson, A&E Television and LG. Michael and Dominick discuss with Brittany how to build a community of loyal customers. They explore why customer retention is so vital to business success, and she shares tried-and-true strategies for keeping your customers engaged and loyal. They look at the importance of building personal connections with your customers & clients, providing excellent customer service, and creating a positive user experience. You'll be a superfan of this episode- Now available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
This week on the Lebenthal Report we welcome Keynote Speaker & Author, Brittany Hodak. Brittany Hodak, is an award-winning marketing expert and customer experience speaker, she holds a master's degree in marketing and is the author of “Creating Superfans”. Over the years, she oversaw multi-million-dollar and award-winning campaigns for Johnson & Johnson, A&E Television and LG. Michael and Dominick discuss with Brittany how to build a community of loyal customers. They explore why customer retention is so vital to business success, and she shares tried-and-true strategies for keeping your customers engaged and loyal. They look at the importance of building personal connections with your customers & clients, providing excellent customer service, and creating a positive user experience. You'll be a superfan of this episode- Now available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
An in-demand executive recruiter in the e-commerce space, serving over 150 companies, Harry Joiner is the President and CEO of eCommerce Recruiter. The firm recruits top-tier talent for the National Retail Federation and B2B organizations. Harry's accolades include closing job searches for manager, director, VP, and the C-suite for companies such as A&E Television, Adidas, REI.com, and more. Additionally, Harry has been featured in SUCCESS magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg Businessweek. In this episode… The e-commerce world is rapidly evolving with the addition of big-name brands and startups. From retail to streaming services, consumers have a plethora of shopping options. Furthermore, shopping channels are a preferred method of retail therapy for several reasons, including convenience, the age of smartphones, and social media integration. With access to so many smart devices, it makes sense for career seekers to search online. According to Harry Joiner, an e-commerce recruiting extraordinaire, fulfilling premiere job positions equivocates to drafting elite sports figures such as Tom Brady and Steph Curry. As an e-commerce recruiter, he and his business partner are highly selective. He also understands the business side of recruiting, such as economics and the client's business strategy. But what else goes into this new-age recruiting process? Join Josh Hadley, host of the eComm Breakthrough Podcast, as he talks with Harry Joiner, the President and CEO of eCommerce Recruiter, about recruiting top talent for businesses in the electronic commerce space. Harry explains attracting A-level talent for companies, including developing a business strategy, identifying elite candidates, learning new skills, and more. Resources mentioned in this episode: Josh Hadley on LinkedIn eComm Breakthrough Consulting eComm Breakthrough Podcast Email Josh: Josh@eCommBreakthrough.com Hadley Designs Hadley Designs on Amazon Harry Joiner on LinkedIn Harry Joiner eCommerce Recruiter eCommerce Jobs CMO Search Allan Seibert on LinkedIn Andrew Youderian on LinkedIn Bill LaPierre on LinkedIn Kevin Hillstrom on LinkedIn Special Mentions: Search Engine Watch Steven Pope on Linkedin My Amazon Guy Roland Frasier on LinkedIn Kevin King Books: The Ultimate Sales Letter 4th Edition: Attract New Customers. Boost Your Sales by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Direct Marketing: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Direct Marketing for Non-direct Marketing Businesses by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Guide to Time Productivity and Sanity by Dan S Kennedy No B.S. Price Strategy: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoner Guide to Profits, Power, and Prosperity by Dan S Kennedy
According to IMDb, Doug Hajicek has had a very successful Television career spanning more than 35 years. His accomplishments are also many in the Television and scientific worldHis World firsts include building the camera system that filmed the first giant squid well over 54' feet long living in its natural habitat. See (Predators of The Deep) 2 hour History Channel Special 2020.He was also responsible for Filming the first ever birth of wild Black Bears and the first to document wild Mammals of different species co-habituating. He is the Creator and Producer for the hit TV series "MonsterQuest" airing on: The History Channel, 4 seasons. 70 one hour episodes. Doug Hajicek resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Other series he produced: Call of the Wild - PBS, House of Babies - Discovery, The Man Who Walks With Bears - Animal Planet, Narrated by Mark Hamill, North Country, NBC, Golf Bound series, Tech Director Survivorman Bigfoot-Les Stroud- Discovery, Consultant In Search Of Series- History, The Proof is Out There - History. Britain's Big Cat Mystery A&E Television 2022 Big Cat Hunters - A&E Television 2022. Giganto- The Real King Kong- film- History Channel.Hajicek also invented interactive and patented Augmented Holographic theaters. He also Hosts the Popular Utold Radio AM live show and Podcast since 2020. Hajicek also has many writing credits along with the creation of a many Book Covers. He has appeared on the Today Show numerous times, along with hundreds of podcasts and Magazine articles including Newsweek.Video Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science
Social media and digital marketing are becoming more popular, as the available number of platforms increases. Small and medium-sized businesses can benefit because the cost of advertising on social media is lower than traditional media. Dorothy Breininger, aka Dorothy the Organizer, is our guest on this episode of &B to talk about organizing your digital information. Bruno's first question for Dorothy is “How can small businesses organize their digital marketing content?” The answer, take time up front to identify the end results you want to achieve. #digitallifecloud #digitalmarketing #documentmanagement #organization #businessinformation #hoarders #dorothytheorganizer #organizeyourbusiness #bossorganizer | Dorothy Breininger is America's Most Innovative Professional Organizer and served on the board of directors for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), is a member of the ICD (Institute for Chronic Disorganization). Dorothy is A&E Television's expert organizer on the Emmy-Nominated TV series, “Hoarders.” She also appeared on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, QVC and PBS in addition to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Women's Day, Better Homes & Gardens and the Christian Science Monitor. "DorothyTheOrganizer" has thousands of clients ranging from corporations such as Southern California Edison, institutions such as UCLA, celebrities, and individual small businesses & busy moms. Dorothy's newest book is Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff. She also co-authored Time Efficiency Makeover, Cherished Memories - The Story of My Life, The Senior Organizer and Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons for Busy Moms – 7 Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World” with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com | BE OUR NEXT GUEST: https://www.megapixxmedia.com/andb?affiliate_id=3004257 About B: LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2ZrzOmz Dream Reach Achieve: www.dreamreachachieve.com “&B”: www.andb.ca Edited: Tiana Winter & Artin Rahim Copy Writing: Ines Quandel . . . The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything. This video is for entertainment only.
When you think of hoarding, what comes to mind? A physical space stuffed top to bottom with random junk. That is not usually a problem faced by companies, but what about all the paperwork and electronic files that it takes to manage your business? Dorothy Breininger, aka Dorothy the Organizer, is our guest on this episode of &B and Bruno has some questions for her about digital hoarding. They talk about how we can tell if we are hoarding information, and why we hoard information. The answers to that second question touch on intention and identity. To get the full answer tune into the show. Dorothy also has a great tip for turning all our accumulated information into money if we organize it the right way. 00:00 Trailer 00:20 Introduction 01:35 Is hoarding impacting your business 03:36 Hints you may be hoarding 07:10 How much of the solution is psychological vs. Physical 08:40 Fear of losing your identity 09:40 Your business' digital junk 10:30 What else does Dorothy do 11:30 Organize your content to make money 13:14 Contact Information #organizing #declutter #hoarding #digitalclutter #hoarders #dorothytheorganizer #gettingorganized #organizeyourbusiness Dorothy Breininger is America's Most Innovative Professional Organizer and served on the board of directors for NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), is a member of the ICD (Institute for Chronic Disorganization). Dorothy is A&E Television's expert organizer on the Emmy-Nominated TV series, “Hoarders.” She also appeared on the Today Show, the Dr. Phil Show, QVC and PBS in addition to being featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Women's Day, Better Homes & Gardens and the Christian Science Monitor. "Dorothy TheOrganizer" has thousands of clients ranging from corporations such as Southern California Edison, institutions such as UCLA, celebrities, and individual small businesses & busy moms. Dorothy's newest book is Stuff Your Face OR Face Your Stuff. She also co-authored Time Efficiency Makeover, Cherished Memories - The Story of My Life, The Senior Organizer and Chicken Soup for the Soul book “Life Lessons for Busy Moms – 7 Essential Ingredients to Organize and Balance Your World” with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen. https://www.dorothytheorganizer.com The views and opinions expressed in the video are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MegaPixxMedia Ltd and their Affiliates Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.
For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/DTiQGl9tPoM Peabody Award winning broadcaster, director, designer, filmmaker and producer. Afternoon host on New York's Classical Radio Station 105.9FM, WQXR, host of the national radio concerts of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and has hosted more than 60 concerts on-stage at Carnegie Hall, where his film FACE TO FACE premiered. Founding Executive Artistic Director of ArtsRock.org of Rockland County, NY. For 20 years he's been bringing professional concerts, theater and conversations to his upstate community. Co-Creator and Producer of the National Tour of AN EVENING WITH ITZHAK PERLMAN and MICHAEL FEINSTEIN CELEBRATES JUDY GARLAND. Co-Director and Projection Designer of the live national tour and PBS TV Special of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD by Craig Hella Johnson. Executive Producer of The Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park on the Radio of RICHARD II. Elliott has directed several versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL with such Scrooges as David Hyde Pierce, F. Murray Abraham, Brian Cox, Tony Roberts and Kathleen Turner. He regularly produces, directs and designs symphony concerts: LA Philharmonic, The NY Philharmonic, Houston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony, New Haven Symphony Pasadena Pops and the Little Orchestra Society in venues including the Kennedy Center, Hollywood Bowl and Lincoln Center. Orchestra narrator: Saint-Saens' Carnival of the Animals, Peter and the Wolf, Stravinsky's Soldier's Tale and Britten's Young Person's Guide. For 12 years, Host for A&E Television's Breakfast with the Arts. BA in Theater from the University of Texas, Austin. www.ElliottForrest.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
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On today's edition of TruNews, Rick talks about the latest revelations regarding the late Hugh Hefner, founder of Playboy. A&E Television released the first segment of a 10-part documentary series on Monday titled Secrets of Playboy. The A&E series contains shocking information from former Playboy bunnies about the real Hugh Hefner, including horror stories of abuse and bestiality. The information is disturbing. Rick Wiles, Doc Burkhart. Airdate 1/27/22.
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
“ Be honest with yourself. You don't have to know everything before you do anything. Take the first step. Educate, don't speculate. And find the people that are doing what you want to do at the highest level possible. Do your due diligence and then step into action. “ - Dave Seymour After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
How does the law of reciprocity apply in real estate investing? Through coaching. Educate other people. Knowledge is only powerful when implemented. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
“ As You Become More Knowledgeable In Your Industry, You See More Opportunities.” - Dave Seymour After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
The reality of the real estate business is not real in reality TV. Reality Tv has to create a story, some may call it a show. If you are watching these shows, watch them for their show value do not watch them for educational value. If you want educational value find mentors in the real estate industry that actually does the nit and grit of the real estate business. After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
“ Do not give value to someone with an expectation of something in return. Just give because giving is good. When it comes to charity and being philanthropic don’t do it to get recognized. Do something good for somebody else then keep your mouth shut” - Dave Seymour After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
Attracting a real estate investor who understands the business is critically important in finding and growing your capital. Returning the profit of their investment is essential in building trust. It is hard work but when a few investors earn your trust then showing other investors that you are worthy of their investment becomes an easy part. After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
Everyone struggles when starting a business. Watch this short video as Dave Seymour shares his best lesson learned in the real estate business. Let his mistakes be your guide to the success of your own business. After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
Jay Conner and his special guest, Dave Seymour talk about what made David leave his former job as a firefighter and chose the real estate business instead. After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. For more valuable information click on this link and watch the complete episode: https://youtu.be/TsjTiaF82mA - “The Reality of Real Estate Investing with Dave Seymour & Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority” Real Estate Cashflow Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Free Webinar: http://bit.ly/jaymoneypodcast Jay Conner is a proven real estate investment leader. Without using his own money or credit, Jay maximizes creative methods to buy and sell properties with profits averaging $64,000 per deal. What is Real Estate Investing? Live Cashflow Conference https://youtu.be/QyeBbDOF4wo The Conner Marketing Group Inc.P.O. Box 1276, Morehead City, NC USA 28557 P 252-808-2927F 252-240-2504 Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZfl6O7pRhyX5R-rRuSnK6w https://www.youtube.com/c/RealEstateInvestingWithJayConner RSS Feed http://realestateinvestingdeals.mypodcastworld.com/rss2.xml Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ihrzsai7jo7awj2e7nhhwfsv47y iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-estate-investing-minus-bank-flipping-houses-foreclosure/id1377723034 Watch on ROKU: Roku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvestingRoku https://my.roku.com/add/realestateinvesting Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/How-Locate-Real-Estate-Deals/dp/B07M9WNZR6/ref=sr_1_3
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com ****************************************************************** To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com******************************************************************To listen to all our XZBN shows, with our compliments go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewpaper.com
The expression “multifaceted” is just one of the many ways to describe Angelica Bridges. Angelica who hails from a small town in the USA and began her leadership and philanthropic aspirations at the age of 16, when she was crowned, Miss Missouri Teen made her bold move to Los Angeles, California to pursue her entertainment and educational dreams. She is is perhaps best known for her role as “Lt. Taylor Walsh”, on the international television series, “BAYWATCH”, The show which would go on to become, “The Most Watched Television Show in the World; and aired in 142 countries but has featured as an actress, presenter, model and spokesperson for some of the biggest shows and networks in the world as well as some of the most iconic publications inc. Maybelline, BMW, Geico, Nivea, Bally, Lexus, Mitsubishi, MTV, American VH1, E Television, The Young Hollywood Awards, Fox News, NYPD Blue, That 70's Show, Veronica Mars, The Bold and the Beautiful and countless more. She lives for philanthropy and has dedicated her life to animal rescue as well as humanitarian causes regularly donating her time to many other charitable; non-profit organizations besides her own foundation, AngelicKitchen.org which prepares and donates meals to the homeless and those in need of food in Los Angeles. Listen in to this amazing episode as we hear where it all started for Angelica, the drive it took to leave her small home time to head to the bright lights of Hollywood to pursue a career in Entertainment whilst also throwing herself deep into studying Communications at UCLA. We delve deep in to a story that is so much more than what people see on the external and who the person truly is, and not who people think she is from an on screen persona. We also hear of her passion for giving back with her humanitarian efforts, her passion for mental health advocacy and her upcoming film 'Sarogeto' from Award Winning Director Nico Santucci which is filled with relevant and thought provoking subjects including mental illness, and depression. To find out where you can find Angelica, simply click the links below: Foundation: http://www.angelickitchen.org/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004774/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Socials: @angelicabridges Sarogeto: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6943138/ To find out more information about the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, our Global Efforts and how you can get involved, simply head to our official website at imperfectlyperfectcampaign.org A big thank you to our Voice-Over: Mike Christensen (thevoicemonkey.com)
Real Estate Investing With Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority
Today, Jay Conner, The Private Money Authority has a very special guest, Dave Seymour. They discuss the reality of real estate investing. The nit and grit of the business. The struggles and lessons that need to be learned in order to achieve success in the real estate business. Plus, Jay and Dave also talk about the best way how to grow capital! All these and more in Real Estate Investing with Jay Conner. After 16 years as a firefighter and paramedic, Dave Seymour launched his career, rapidly becoming one of the Nation’s top real estate investors. Within his first few years, Dave had transacted millions of dollars of real estate and had become one of the Nation’s leading experts in both residential and commercial transactions. His unabridged passion for business and real estate put him on the radar of the A&E Television network as well as multiple television organizations like CBS, ABC, CNBC, Fox News, and CNN. New York Times reported that Dave Seymour’s series “Flipping Boston” posted the highest ratings ever for the A &E Network at the time of airing. Dave has been sought after as a “tell like it is” mentor and motivator in the real estate world with a track record of unmatched success everywhere he reaches. Dave is well-known for doing business alongside investors on their very first real estate deal as well as guided some of the largest investment firms in the nation through complex transactions. Timestamps: 0:01 - Get Ready To Be Plugged Into The Money 1:06 - Jay’s New Book: “Where To Get The Money Now” -https://www.JayConner.com/Book 2:16 - Today’s guest: Dave Seymour 4:27 - The Secret Origin of Dave Seymour 8:10 - Dave talks about when he started his real estate business. 10:10 - Early struggles and best lesson learned by Dave Seymour. 14:18 - What niche in the real estate business that you focused on? 16:49 - The best way to grow capital. 21:07 - Dave talks about his reality tv show “Flipping Boston” 24:06 - What does the law of reciprocity means to Dave Seymour? 26:54 - How does the law of reciprocity apply in real estate investing? 28:22 - Books recommended by Dave 29:04 - Dave’s parting comments: “ You don’t have to know everything. Educate don’t speculate” 30:39 - Connect with Dave Seymour - https://www.FreedomVenture.com Private Money Academy Conference: https://www.jayconner.com/learnrealestate/ Take Lou's Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/realtors-and-real-estate-investing/?referralCode=305A2A5DB2A2C4543B7F Lou Brown has been buying, selling and holding property for 40 years and you are about to discover what a lot of so called gurus are missing. * How to buy all the property you want without ever visiting a single bank or needing to qualify for a loan… * How to have a buyer or renter before you even buy property… * How to have them already pay you money before you sold them anything… These are exactly the kinds of deals he does day in and day out. Most ‘investors’ are getting it wrong. It’s not about the property, it’s about the buyer. Buying right and buying cheap is what you’ll do after you have the buyer. Media Sites: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StreetSmartInvestor Podcast: http://Streetsmart.mypodcastworld.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StreetSmartInvestor/ Web Site: https://millionairejumpstart.com/ and https://streetsmartinvestor.com/ Real Estate investors in all fifty states across Canada and fifteen foreign countries including as far away as Australia and New Zealand, have long regarded the training, systems and forms created by Louis Brown as the best in the industry, Quoted as an expert by many publications and authors, “Lou” draws from a wide and varied background as a real estate investor having been buying property since 1976. He’s invested in single-family homes, apartments, hotels, developed subdivisions and built and renovated homes and apartments. Each of these experiences has given him a proving ground for the most cutting-edge concepts in real estate today. He’s widely known as a creative financing genius with his deal structuring concepts. Being a teacher at heart he enjoys sharing his discoveries with others. He has served the industry in many volunteer positions such as past President and designated lifetime member of the Georgia Real Estate Investors Association, the world’s largest real estate investor group. He is also founding President of the National Real Estate Investors Association, which serves as the umbrella association of local investor groups.
Michele Ghee is the CEO of Ebony and Jet, the iconic and storied Black magazines that were launched by Chicago publisher John H. Johnson about 75 years ago. Over the past 20 years, she has been an executive with The Weather Channel, A&E Television, CNN, BET, and William Morris Endeavor. Michele has been at the helm of Ebony and Jet for a few months now. The new owners of the brand are former NBA player Junior Bridgeman and his family—and they have big plans in store. In this conversation, Michele covers a lot of topics, including how she builds and manages teams. She discusses how she is living her purpose as the CEO of these brands and the exciting challenge of bringing these brands to life using modern channels. Support our sponsor Deloitte and experience their guidance on resilience for brands in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at Deloitte.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sidney D. Kirkpatrick is the Pulitzer Prize nominated best-selling author of seven books, which include A CAST OF KILLERS, HITLER'S HOLY RELICS, and EDGAR CAYCE: AN AMERICAN PROPHET. The only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, Sidney and his wife Nancy have authored some thirty articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. A compelling and accomplished speaker, Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work. Biographical profiles of Kirkpatrick have appeared in The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Visit his website and follow his newsletter at: cayceuniverse.com Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; and many other! That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com
While sitting poolside, Pace Morby discovered the insane power of social media. Now, he has a huge following and landed three major clients by posting before-and-after photographs of his construction work on Instagram. In this episode, Toby Mathis of Anderson Advisors talks to Pace Morby, who has done more than 7,000 renovations and built more than 150 new homes from the ground up. Pace owns several businesses, including American Home Offers, which does 150 wholesale transactions per year, and Blue Acorn Development, which does 50 fix-and-flip deals per year. He owns about 130 single-family homes purchased through SubTo and Seller Finance; ConstantClose transaction coordinator business; Title Alliance of Phoenix title company; VAhub virtual assistant business; SubTo creative finance education business; BombCRM software business for new investors; and Driving for Dollars BatchDriven software business. Also, Pace has three successful podcasts, Sunday Service, Wholesale Hotline, and Get Creative; a YouTube channel; and negotiating with A&E Television for a six-year contract to do a renovation TV show. Highlights/Topics: Creative Finance: Content that double, triples, and quadruples conversion rate Day in the Life of Pace: Just a guy who wants to help everybody–come along for the ride Estate Planning: Who do you trust to inherit and manage your properties? Zero Equity, Loan Pain: Reasons seller sells at a discount or on seller finance REI: Replace expenses with income Ways to Wholesale: Direct to seller, referrals, and reviving dead leads Previous Sellers: Where Pace gets private money to invest in more deals Pace’s Three Choices: Live on cash flow, reinvest, or pay down lender Art of Storytelling: Craft and tell a story from experience, not the shame of not knowing Frequency Illusion and Full Picture: To see it, it has to be relevant for anyone doing it The Challenge: With no resources, money, or food–get a real estate deal in 30 days Resources: Subto https://www.subto.com/ Pace Morby https://shor.by/gT0I Pace Morby on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/?hl=en Pace Morby on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pacemorby/ Pace Morby on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/pacemorby Opendoor https://www.opendoor.com/ Zillow https://www.zillow.com/ Offerpad https://www.offerpad.com/ HomeVestors Franchise https://homevestorsfranchise.com/ HUD https://www.hud.gov/ Depreciation https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/depreciation.asp 1031 Exchange https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/fs-08-18.pdf Using Cost Segregation in Residential Real Estate https://andersonadvisors.com/using-cost-segregation-residential-real-estate/?highlight=cost%20segregation Charitable Contributions https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-contributions Outkast Mural https://wishatl.com/pages/thegallery Estate Planning - Living Trusts https://andersonadvisors.com/living_trusts/ Greg Boots https://www.amazon.com/Private-Vault-Gregory-J-Boots-ebook/dp/B00G71IKNA Brain Teaser: Can you count the Fs in this sentence? Finished Files https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/09/10/brain-exercise-brain-teaser/ Blue Crab Mentality https://www.developgoodhabits.com/crabs-bucket/ Toby Mathis https://andersonadvisors.com/tobymathis-2/ Anderson Advisors https://andersonadvisors.com/ Anderson Advisors Tax and Asset Protection Event https://andersonadvisors.com/asset-protection/ Anderson Advisors on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5nh607M8hSBLiMB9MgbIQ
In this Filmmaker Series episode we cover attaching name talent to get funding, working with casting directors, and directing actors on set for both film & TV. From September 10, 2020. Guests: Kendra Castleberry is a Head CD at Castleberry/Murphy Casting. A TV, film and theatre enthusiast from a very young age, Kendra studied directing at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before making the move to Los Angeles. Past casting credits include Facebook Watch's Limetown, ABC's Take Two, CBS's Zoo, NBC's Grimm, ABC's Castle, CW's Star-Crossed, as well as numerous other series, pilots and TV movies. Kendra also has a passion for charity work; she is a big fundraiser for AIDS Walk Los Angeles and volunteers frequently around town. A proud member of the Casting Society of America, Kendra is a co-chair of the CSA Equity in Entertainment Committee. Rachel Feldman is a director and writer. This past season Rachel directed multiple episodes of BLUE BLOODS, CRIMINAL MINDS, THE ROOKIE and the pilot and first season of THE BAXTERS. She's in late development to direct LILLY, her feature screenplay, winner of The Athena List and The Ravenal Grant, based on the life of Fair Pay Icon Lilly Ledbetter. Her screenplay KINKS won the 2020 ScreenCraft and WGA Drama Queens Best Pilot Award. You can follow Rachel on Twitter @WomenCallAction Will Raee is an independent filmmaker and seasoned show producer. A native Californian, Will was born in Los Angeles, to Iranian parents who immigrated to America in 1960. Will's career has spanned a wide variety of genres and mediums. One of his first career moves was to start Rock Docs which begun him producing, and directing, music videos. During this time, he wrote and produced the critically acclaimed Marilyn Manson documentary Demystifying the Devil. Will soon produced SyFy Channel's Alien God's and helped launch, and Produced, the highly successful first season of the A&E Television's series Criss Angel MindFreak. After Mindfreak, Will jumped into the feature world and produced the motion pictures Honor, and The Exorcist Chronicles. On April 1st, 2007, Will joined forces with actor comedian Will Sasso to form Lord Mucker Entertainment, a company designed to create informal comedic feature films and television specials. They successfully produced their first comedic film For Christ Sake in July 2007. In 2008 Will became the producer and director for the Spike TV pilot 1000 Ways to Die. In 2016, Will wrote and directed the dark comedy Austin Found. The film starred Linda Cardellini, Craig Robinson, Skeet Ulrich, Kristen Schaal, Patrick Warburton, and Jaime Pressly. It was chosen as the closing night picture at Dances with Films and premiered at the Chinese Theater. Will also directed the child soldier themed short film Faith & Dreams, which won the IndieWire competition Shadows and Acts. From there he developed the script and feature film Girl Soldier, with Uma Thurman. Additionally, Will is developing a one-hour dramatic series with 3ARTS and BET, currently in pilot stage. Host: Jenn Page, Director / Producer Thank you to our sponsors Blackmagic Design & Sigma! To learn more about Blackmagic Collective and everything we offer and sign up for FREE visit http://blackmagiccollective.com Podcast Producer: Kayla Marie Coates, Actress / Filmmaker --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blackmagic-collective/message
Historien om en av världens genom tiderna största basketspelare, om våldtäktsanklagelsen och transformationen till en hel stads hjältefigur. Det är tidig morgon i januari 2020. En av världens mest kända basketspelare, Kobe Bryant och hans dotter Gianna sitter i en helikopter. Efter pensionen tillbringar han mer tid med sin familj, och framför allt med sin basketspelande dotter. Den här dagen är de på väg till hennes basketträning. Helikoptern lyfter från marken i den hårda vinden. En tjock dimma ligger Kalifornien. Under dem vaknar miljoner Los Angeles-bor upp till vilken söndag som helst. De som blickar upp har ingen aning om att det är deras stads hjälte - Kobe Bryant - som svävar ovanför. Ingen vet att det är hans sista resa i livet. Historien om Kobe Bryant handlar om resan till att bli en av världens bästa basketspelare. Om att stå anklagad för våldtäkt och om att födas på nytt som Black Mamba. Men framför allt: om att bli Los Angeles hjälte. En historia med ett tragiskt slut. Programledare: Vendela Lundberg Avsnittsförfattare: Mathilda von Essen Tekniker: Fredrik Nilsson Programmet är en produktion från produktionsbolaget OLGA I programmet hörs journalisterna Amat Levin och Filip Hammar. Ljudklippen är hämtade från: NBC News, ESPN, A&E Television, Dokumentären Musk, Intervjuer med Chick Hearn, Jimmy Kimmel, Kobe Bryant minnesceremoni, Space Jam, Dear Basketball och filmen Kill Bill.
Historien om en av världens genom tiderna största basketspelare, om våldtäktsanklagelsen och transformationen till en hel stads hjältefigur. Det är tidig morgon i januari 2020. En av världens mest kända basketspelare, Kobe Bryant och hans dotter Gianna sitter i en helikopter. Efter pensionen tillbringar han mer tid med sin familj, och framför allt med sin basketspelande dotter. Den här dagen är de på väg till hennes basketträning. Helikoptern lyfter från marken i den hårda vinden. En tjock dimma ligger Kalifornien. Under dem vaknar miljoner Los Angeles-bor upp till vilken söndag som helst. De som blickar upp har ingen aning om att det är deras stads hjälte - Kobe Bryant - som svävar ovanför. Ingen vet att det är hans sista resa i livet. Historien om Kobe Bryant handlar om resan till att bli en av världens bästa basketspelare. Om att stå anklagad för våldtäkt och om att födas på nytt som Black Mamba. Men framför allt: om att bli Los Angeles hjälte. En historia med ett tragiskt slut. Programledare: Vendela Lundberg Avsnittsförfattare: Mathilda von Essen Tekniker: Fredrik Nilsson Programmet är en produktion från produktionsbolaget OLGA I programmet hörs journalisterna Amat Levin och Filip Hammar. Ljudklippen är hämtade från: NBC News, ESPN, A&E Television, Dokumentären Musk, Intervjuer med Chick Hearn, Jimmy Kimmel, Kobe Bryant minnesceremoni, Space Jam, Dear Basketball och filmen Kill Bill.
This month host Dan Lucas, the Senior Director of Strategic Communication at US Chess, talks David MacEnulty, who was the first teacher to teach chess in New York City as part of the curriculum. MacEnulty has been teaching chess to adults and children for more than 25 years and has been one of the most impactful scholastic chess coaches in the USA over that period. He currently teaches chess at The Dalton School. He won the prestigious Chess Educator of the Year award from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2007, was honored with the career achievement and Scholastic Service awards by US Chess, and he received the Lives That Make a Difference award from A & E Television.
Enjoy the show? Subscribe to the channel for all our upcoming real estate investor interviews and episodes. In this episode I interview Dave Seymour, star of the hit A&E Television series "Flipping Boston". Dave brings a ton of value to the show through his many years as an investor and his huge personality so this is definitely an episode you won't want to miss! Join me as we learn about Dave's amazing career starting out as a paramedic / firefighter working three jobs to starring on his own hit A&E TV show, Flipping Boston. Dave is a seasoned real estate investor with great advice for investors of all experiences and strategies, so strap in, grab your pen and paper and enjoy the show.Want to connect? Reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daveseymour343/ ************************************************************************ GET INVOLVED, CONNECTED & GROW YOUR REAL ESTATE BUSINESS LEARN -- Want to learn the ins and outs of real estate investing? Check out our course at https://www.therealestateinvestingclub.com READ -- Want real estate book recommendations? Check out our list of the best books on real estate investing: https://gabepetersen.com/2020/06/14/best-books-on-real-estate-investing/ PARTNER -- Want to partner on a deal or connect in person? Email the host Gabe Petersen at gabe@therealestateinvestingclub.com or reach out on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-petersen/ CONNECT -- Want to join one of the most active Facebook Groups for Real Estate Investors? Click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2940993215976264 GROW -- Want for us to bring you leads and run your real estate digital marketing? Reach out to our partner agency at https://www.getclientsquick.com WATCH -- Want to watch our YouTube channel? Click here: https://bit.ly/theREIshow LISTEN -- Want to listen to our Podcast? Go here: https://therealestateinvestingclub.buzzsprout.com/ ************************************************************************ ABOUT THE REAL ESTATE INVESTING CLUB SHOW The Real Estate Investing Club is a podcast and YouTube show where real estate investing professionals share their best advice, greatest stories, and favorite tips in real estate. Join us as we delve into every aspect of real estate investing - from self-storage, to mobile home parks, to single family rentals, to real estate syndication! If you're a real estate investor and are looking for tips and motivation to grow your business, this is the show for you. This is an interview-based real estate show where I'll be hearing from investing pros from every asset class, niche and geographic area in the US. Join us as we learn about these REI pro's career peaks and valleys and the lessons they learned along the way! #realestateinvesting #passiveincome #realestateSupport the show (https://paypal.me/GabrielWPetersen?locale.x=en_US)
Gene and Randall explore the abilities of the late psychic Edgar Cayce with best-selling author Sidney D. Kirkpatrick. Cayce is referred to as "the sleeping prophet, the father of holistic medicine, and the most documented psychic of the 20th century." Sidney's books include "Edgar Cayce: An American Prophet." He is the only author to receive unrestricted access to the Edgar Cayce archives in Virginia Beach, and he and his wife Nancy have authored some 30 articles on "the Miracle Man of Virginia Beach" and have been editors of Venture Inward, the official magazine of Edgar Cayce's Association for Research and Enlightenment. Kirkpatrick has lectured at the Smithsonian, the National Archives, UCLA, and Edgar Mitchell's Institute of Noetic Science. HBO, the History Channel, the Discovery Channel, A & E Television, NBC, and the BBC have all featured his work.
Neste Episódio: Com uma trajetória de mais de 25 anos no mercado Krishna, quase 7 meses foram na Discovery Networks nos Estados Unidos, onde participou de séries e documentários para todos os canais do grupo. De volta ao Brasil em 2007, atuou como produtora executiva da Mixer Films por 3 anos e fez títulos premiados no New York Festivals, Aurora Awars e outros. Durante oito anos (2010 a 2018), trabalhou no A&E Television, inicialmente, na produção executiva e depois assumiu a direção de conteúdo original dos quatros canais do grupo: History, A&E, Lifetime e H2. Desde 2016 comanda a Imprensa Mahon e também escreve para o Meio & Mensagem e Portal Comunique-se, aliás essas foram suas primeiras experiências no jornalismo escrito. Criadora do canal do Youtube Imprensa Mahon, formada em jornalismo e cinema pela PUC Minas e com curso de extensão em ficção científica pela Universidade de Michigan nos Estados Unidos. Krishna deu os primeiros passos na área em seu primeiro ano de faculdade, atuando como estagiária na Rede Minas, logo de cara se apaixonou pelo audiovisual e nunca mais largou. Hoje atua também como apresentadora da Band no SexPrivé. Nossas Redes: @krishnamahon @imprensamahon @rodadecinema @fabriciorinaldi @sullivan_thetacoach @deboradelta @salvadorcordarofotografia #rodadecinema #imprensamahon #krishnamahon #cineprive #sexprive #cinema #cinemabrasileiro #audiovisualbrasileiro #producaoexecutiva
O mundo da propaganda introduz o consumidor num universo imaginário estabelecendo seus próprios valores estéticos em busca da persuasão. Na batalha pela conquista de consumidores, a propaganda articula linguagens carregadas de diferentes apelos com uma única finalidade: seduzir o consumidor. O sexo está no consciente e no inconsciente dos indivíduos, é por isso que também é encontrado na mídia. O uso do sexo na propaganda não é recente. A utilização de tais apelos pelos publicitários pode ser considerado um reflexo da vida na sociedade. Participam desse episódio: Krishna Mahon - Graduada em jornalismo e cinema, com curso de extensão em ficção científica pela Universidade de Michigan (EUA). Já passou por Rede Minas, Discovery, Mixer Films. Fez parte da equipe da A&E Television, onde foi produtora executiva e diretora de conteúdo original dos quatro canais da empresa: History, A&E, Lifetime e H2 e, atualmente, cuida da estratégia de conteúdos pagos da Band e apresenta o Cine Privé. Também é criadora do canal do YouTube “Imprensa Mahon”, onde, desde 2016, fala sobre assuntos do setor audiovisual. Andrea Siqueira: é Diretora de Criação Executiva da BETC/Havas. Antes da BETC, foi Diretora de Criação Executiva Isobar, da Dentsu Aegis Network. Ao longo de sua carreira teve experiências em agências digitais e offline, liderando times nacionais e internacionalmente. Também foi Diretora de criação na JWT, redatora na DM9 e acumulou 9 Leões em Cannes, prêmios no D&AD, Clio, NY Festivals, Fiap e todos os prêmios nacionais. Para completar em 2019 ganhou o Prêmio Caboré como profissional de criação. Dr. Bernado Rahe – Graduado em Medicina pela Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS). Professor de Psiquiatria do Curso de Medicina da Faculdade Santa Marcelina (FASM). Especialista em Psiquiatria pela Associação Brasileira de Psiquiatria (ABP) e Associação Médica Brasileira (AMB). Apresentado por Alexandre Luppi, Silvio Soledade, José Maurício e Adão Casares. Produção, montagem e distribuição: Compasso Coolab
www.chrisgriggscomedy.com Chris is an actor and comedian that currently lives in New York by way of Memphis. He was a regular host for TV Land’s “Prime Movies” and has made appearances on NBC’s “Blacklist”, Bravo, IFC, E Television, Hulu’s “Comedy Time TV", Netflix, Starz and The Discovery Channel. He also was selected to represent New York on the TV show “World Cup Comedy” produced by Kelsey Grammar. Chris has been featured in the films “The Co-Exist Comedy tour,” “Twenty Million People” “The Best Man” and “Generation Iron 2”. He’s a regular standup around New York and you can catch him on Saturday nights at 8pm with the PIT’s weekend house team The Baldwins.
www.chrisgriggscomedy.com Chris is an actor and comedian that currently lives in New York by way of Memphis. He was a regular host for TV Land’s “Prime Movies” and has made appearances on NBC’s “Blacklist”, Bravo, IFC, E Television, Hulu’s “Comedy Time TV", Netflix, Starz and The Discovery Channel. He also was selected to represent New York on the TV show “World Cup Comedy” produced by Kelsey Grammar. Chris has been featured in the films “The Co-Exist Comedy tour,” “Twenty Million People” “The Best Man” and “Generation Iron 2”. He’s a regular standup around New York and you can catch him on Saturday nights at 8pm with the PIT’s weekend house team The Baldwins.
ALYCE EMORY studied sociology at Georgia State University before settling in New York City. She has successfully managed marketing and event production for clients including HBO, A&E Television, Urbanworld Film Festival, The Apollo Theater, Circle of Life Celebration-Pride Memorial, Third Wave Foundation, UNESCO and others. She has served on committees for the NYC Community Board’s LGBTQ Town Hall, NYC Black Pride and as a member of Harlem Pride’s Founding Advisory Board. Alyce is a member of the African Atlantic Research Team of Michigan State University and presented with the team at the Association for Worldwide African Diaspora Conference. She also serves on the Health & Wellness and Economic Development Committees of North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.., Black and Latino LGBTQ Coalition, and Kitchen Table Giving Circle. She also advises African Ancestral Lesbians United for Societal Change. With fellow New York activist Kim Ford, She co-founded Beyond Bold and Brave a conference to address the marginalization of Black/African Descent lesbians with few public spaces dedicated to addressing issues unique to them. Beyond Bold and Brave Conferences have taken place at Barnard College in 2016, 2018 and will take place again in 2020. The theme of the 2020 conference will be Revolutionary Wellness.
Joumana Kidd is an actress and journalist and former wife of retired NBA basketball star Jason Kidd. She has hosted shows for NBA television, E Television’s Extra, and has covered various Red carpet events including The Grammys and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame ceremonies. After a very public divorce, Joumana was invited as a guest analyst on a variety of news programs and morning shows. Joumana co-stars in the VH1 Reality Series “Let's Talk About Pep.” She also appeared multiple times on Bethenny as a guest commentator and had her own show on NET TV (Catholic Cable TV Network) called Women on Women (WOW). She currently lives in Southern California with her children. Joumana is known in social circles as “the husband whisperer,” helping other women and couples in their relationships, offering spiritual and practical advice.
Weird Family Heirlooms. Guy Gets Arrested For Keeping TV. Sleeping In Separate Rooms. You Saved A Life. People Are Dumb. Eric Goldman Discovers Kevin and Bean on E Television. Leggings, What's Up? Professor Brian Cox. Uber Driver Menu. You Have An Old Timey Disease. Guy Licks Doorbell.
For 5 months the murderer known only as the Hillside Strangler terrorized Los Angeles California, then the killing suddenly stopped....or did it? I believe the man in the front is either Frank Salerno or Bob Sager who I speak alot about in the show Its hard for me to post pictures of the murders, their faces were plastered on every news site for months, the victims are far more important, this photo includes Karen and Diane from Washington. Angelo Bueno and Kenneth Bianchi A photo I believe to be Veronica, the women who fell in love with the murderer, so much in love she would kill for him. For more information on Veronica, I found a link to an interview she did with Dr Oz. I can't feel bad for her, drugs or no drugs, what's your thoughts? https://www.doctoroz.com/video-series/best-true-crime-tuesday?video_id=5330258668001 Copy and paste into your browser None of the photos on this page belong to Haunting History Podcast. No copyright infringement intended and are only used as enhancements to the story told. At times when reporting facts regarding a true crime, (and photos) multiple sources use the same wording. Every effort is made to avoid any copyright infringements and no single work was intentionally plagiarized when reporting the facts of the crimes. Below is a list of resources used during the research and telling of this story. (partial) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillside_Strangler "'Hillside Strangler' dies in prison". cnn.com. Vronsky, Peter (2004). Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters. p. 187. ISBN 0-425-19640-2. Bardsley, Marilyn. "The Rampage Begins". Crime Library.. "After he murders two Bellingham women, police arrest serial killer Kenneth A. Bianchi on January 12, 1979". historylink.org. Bardsley, Marilyn. "Killing Cousins". Crime Library. Bardsley, Marilyn. "Early Victims". Crime Library. Vronsky, Peter (2004). Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters. p. 188. ISBN 0-425-19640-2. "Peter Lorre's daughter was near-victim of Hillside Strangler". Lakeland Ledger. November 17, 1979. Vronsky, Peter (2004). Serial Killers: The Method and Madness of Monsters. p. 191. ISBN 0-425-19640-2. Bardsley, Marilyn. "Two Killers". Crime Library. Bardsley, Marilyn. "The 'Hillside Strangler'". Crime Library. Bardsley, Marilyn. "A Witness". Crime Library. Bardsley, Marilyn. "Three More". Crime Library. Bachmann, Patrick (Writer/Producer) (1997). The Hillside Stranglers (television production). A&E Television. ^ King, Gary C. "The Hillside Strangler: Angelo Buono and Kenneth Bianchi." Investigation Discovery. https://allthatsinteresting.com/hillside-strangler-kenneth-bianchi-angelo-buono https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/the-hillside-strangler/ https://listverse.com/2018/10/03/10-twisted-facts-about-the-hillside-strangler/ https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-hillside-stranglers https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/kenneth-bianchi https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-sep-22-me-hillside22-story.html https://people.com/crime/the-cop-who-caught-the-hillside-stranglers-speaks-out-40-years-later-i-still-ghttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/a-look-back-hillside-strangler-serial-killer-angelo-buono-dies-in-prisonet-emotional/ https://www.thoughtco.com/angelo-buono-the-hillside-strangler-973111 https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Angehttps://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/01/10/The-Hillside-Strangler-case-the-longest-criminal-trial-in/1461442558800/lo_Buono_and_Kenneth_Bianchi https://www.nytimes.
Meghan Kirsch is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Creative at Viceland. Before Viceland, she worked at A&E Television in their creative and marketing department for over ten years. She is a passionate and inspiring leader who encourages creative risk-tasking and nurtures and motivates large teams to defy the odds on a daily basis. She has extensive experience in building brands, best-in-class marketing campaigns, persuasive and inspired creative communication, quality short-form content, and unforgettable brand experiences that drive maximum impact and results. On this episode, we talk with Meghan about how Viceland launched and how it has evolved, how to balance and diversify different platforms, and how to make the most out of branded content. FOLLOW THE GUEST, Meghan Kirsch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-kirsch-5679b01/ FOLLOW THE HOST, David Brickley: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjbrickley/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yZbmTvJfjY8h79Wpm49Zw LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brickley/ FOLLOW THE SHOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BizOfSocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsocial/ An STN Digital Production STN is a Social Media Marketing Agency trusted by the largest Sports & Entertainment properties in the world. https://stndigital.com FOLLOW STN DIGITAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNDigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stndigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNDigital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stn-digital/
Meghan Kirsch is the Senior Vice President of Marketing and Creative at Viceland. Before Viceland, she worked at A&E Television in their creative and marketing department for over ten years. She is a passionate and inspiring leader who encourages creative risk-tasking and nurtures and motivates large teams to defy the odds on a daily basis. She has extensive experience in building brands, best-in-class marketing campaigns, persuasive and inspired creative communication, quality short-form content, and unforgettable brand experiences that drive maximum impact and results. On this episode, we talk with Meghan about how Viceland launched and how it has evolved, how to balance and diversify different platforms, and how to make the most out of branded content. FOLLOW THE GUEST, Meghan Kirsch: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-kirsch-5679b01/ FOLLOW THE HOST, David Brickley: Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidjBrickley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjbrickley/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yZbmTvJfjY8h79Wpm49Zw LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brickley/ FOLLOW THE SHOW: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BizOfSocial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizofsocial/ An STN Digital Production STN is a Social Media Marketing Agency trusted by the largest Sports & Entertainment properties in the world. https://stndigital.com FOLLOW STN DIGITAL: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STNDigital/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stndigital/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/STNDigital LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stn-digital/
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Today’s episode is with herbalist and author Ellen Evert Hopman. She's going to teach us all about the Doctrine of Signatures. This class was taught at the 2017 New England Women’s Herbal Gathering in New Hampshire. Learn an ancient plant classification system that was developed in a time before most people could read. Did the plant grow in sun or shade? In damp soil or in a dry area? The shape of a leaf, the color of a 9 flower, the taste of an herb were all guides to which body system or organ the plant was appropriate for. Although you'll learn a lot in this episode, you should look into her book: Secret Medicines from Your Garden - Plants for Healing, Spirituality and Magic She covers the Doctrine of Signatures along with a lot of other herbal and magical concepts. To find out more about Ellen, you can visit her online at elleneverthopman.com. Thanks Ellen for sharing this class with us! Hopman is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States. She has participated in numerous radio and television programs including National Public Radio’s “Vox Pop” and the Gary Null show in New York. She presented a weekly “herb report” for WRSI radio out of Greenfield, MA for over a year and was a featured subject in a documentary about Druids on A&E Television’s; “The Unexplained” (Secret Societies, February 1999). She is a Master Herbalist and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG) and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling. She is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile) and its former Co-Chief, a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, and a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana. She is currently ArchDruid of Tribe of the Oak, an international Druid teaching Order based in New England, USA. She was Vice President of The Henge of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years and has been at times a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF).
A singer/songwriter who just released a new single, she plays guitar and piano. Her songwriting and production credits include Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, and Jason Derulo, among others. She is signed to a publishing deal and has also been a performer and co-writer on music heard on A&E Television’s “Born This Way.” Among other topics, she talks about recording in Nashville despite living in Los Angeles, and a new music video that she’ll be shooting this month.
On this episode, Dr.G is joined by Michael Cascio – an award-winning documentary producer and storyteller. As a former Executive Producer with National Geographic, A&E, Animal Planet, and many other mainstream media outlets, Michael has helped produce some of the world’s most iconic shows including Brain Games, Biography, Dog Whisperer, Crocodile Hunter, Inside 9/11, Breakthrough, and numerous others. Having branched out on his own, he now serves as an in-high-demand advisor to major media companies by helping them navigate the uncertain and rapidly evolving world of film & entertainment. In this rare interview, Michael gives us an exclusive insider’s view into the changes disrupting the media industry, he shares with us his signature storytelling approach to producing award-winning documentaries, and how his first job as a janitor at Wolf Trap helped define his perspectives that forever shaped his career. All this and more on today’s episode. Now, That’s Unusual. About Michael Cascio Michael Casio is the CEO, President and Executive Producer of M+C Media, LLC, a production company that does consulting for networks and producers as well as original documentary production. Their latest project is the independent film Munich ’72 and Beyond, a documentary that investigates the first incidence of modern terrorism at the Summer Games in Munich, Germany. Cascio began his career in broadcast journalism as a reporter, news director and producer for local stations in Delaware and Philadelphia. He then shifted his focus to cable networks, jumping to A&E Television where he became the senior vice-president of programming and developed the acclaimed Biography series. His impressive resume also includes VP of Cable Programming for NBC News, EVP and GM at Animal Planet, and EVP of Programming for the National Geographic Channel. In the course of his career, Cascio has been nominated for two Oscars and won four Emmys as well as the prestigious “Producer of the Year” award. Cascio earned an undergraduate degree in liberal arts from the University of Virginia and his Master’s in Communication from American University. Key Interview Takeaways The greatest lessons might come from unexpected experiences. Working as a janitor at the Wolf Trap outdoor theatre, Cascio got an education the working world. While picking up trash, he learned the importance of speaking up (service workers are often invisible otherwise) and reserving judgment based on appearance (a scruffy janitor might engage a world-class conductor in conversation about a classical piece). In fact, the best career advice Cascio ever received was from his supervisor at the Wolf Trap: Never turn down a chance to take on more responsibility. While the viewers’ motivation to consume media remains the same, the digital revolution is changing the rules in terms of form and content creation. People are still attracted to compelling characters and a desire to learn, but the evolution of media now allows us to consume content anytime, anywhere – and that content might be user-generated. As augmented reality increases in popularity, programming must have a plan in place for digital or VR (virtual reality) applications to complement the traditional broadcast. Travel and history shows lend themselves to VR, but we have only begun to explore what is possible in the realm of augmented reality. Learn More About Michael Cascio linkedin.com mandcmedia.com References New York Times article: “Pearls of Career Wisdom, Found in the Trash” by Michael Cascio Trailer and additional information: Munich ’72 and Beyond
Hopman is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. Her newest book is "Secret Medicines from Your Garden." She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States. She has participated in numerous radio and television programs including National Public Radio's "Vox Pop" and the Gary Null show in New York. She presented a weekly "herb report" for WRSI radio out of Greenfield, MA for over a year and was a featured subject in a documentary about Druids on A&E Television's; "The Unexplained" (Secret Societies, February 1999). She is a Master Herbalist and lay Homeopath who holds an M.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling . She is the Archdruid of Tribe of the Oak (www.tribeoftheoak.com) and is a founding member of The Order of the White Oak (Ord Na Darach Gile, www.whiteoakdruids.org) and its former Co-Chief, a Bard of the Gorsedd of Caer Abiri, and a Druidess of the Druid Clan of Dana. She was Vice President of The Henge of Keltria, an international Druid Fellowship, for nine years and has been at times a member of The Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF). Visit her bookstore and blog at http://www.elleneverthopman.com The show starts with Anastasia's Starseed News, bringing topics of interest to starseeds! Thanks for tuning in!
The point of this series is to start a conversation about how those of us diagnosed with psychotic disorders get people to believe our truths. After all, once you've been diagnosed as being psychotic, your credibility is never the same, even when you're speaking the truth. I have a podcast on iTunes in which I reveal a lot about myself, and lately I've noticed how much these podcasts have been teaching me about myself and what I've lost. This illness has taken a great deal from me, including my ability to gain recognition for my accomplishments. So, what I'd like to do here is recognize some of these accomplishments, knowing that had my life been different, they could have been acknowledged in a more public arena. Knowing, too, that, because I have schizoaffective disorder that is characterized by delusional thinking, hallucinations, and mood fluctuations, even when I speak the truth, I am often dismissed and not believed, with my truths described as mere delusions. I want to acknowledge my accomplishments not only for myself but also for all you out there. Those of you who may or may not already be diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other serious mental condition, whose truths, like mine, are so frequently dismissed as delusions. It upsets me even to write this, to realize that those around me can—and do—categorize what I say as delusional, and I wonder if that also happens to you. I'd like to begin by briefly mentioning that I was diagnosed with Tourette's at the age of 12, although, according to my mother, I had shown symptoms since I was two. I sometimes wonder whether I was even then showing signs of the psychosis that has plagued me for my entire adult life. I was 18 when I had my first psychotic episode. It was Christmas Day, 1994. I was living in New York City and was admitted to Beth Israel, where I was given a number of tests—medical and psychological. My toxicology report came up 100% clean, a clear indication that my psychosis was not drug-induced. My intake report by the ER doctor shows that I had a “loosening of association” and “pressured speech,” both of which can indicate schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder with psychotic features. No wonder it took so long for me to get the right diagnosis; so many of the symptoms overlap. However, I want to bring this back to delusion and truth, and how people so frequently label your truths as delusional as soon as you've been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. I will also discuss my condition's genesis and prognosis—and then move onto those accomplishments for which I've never been truly recognized. I often wonder if other people, like me, have trouble being believed. As I may have mentioned already, serious mental illness, such as schizoaffective disorder, is believed to be caused first by a genetic predisposition to develop mental illness and second by environmental factors. In my family, I have a grandfather who seems to have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to old medical records that I recently found. In addition, I have two second cousins, both of whom have been publicly diagnosed with mental illness. So, I would definitely seem to be genetically predisposed to becoming mentally ill. However, having this predisposition isn't enough. You also need certain environmental factors. What I've read in some of the literature is that mental illness can be compared to diabetes. A person may be genetically predisposed to develop diabetes, but if that person gets enough exercise and watches their sugar intake, then the diabetes may never take hold—it's the same with mental illness. In my case, I had the predisposition, but I also underwent enough traumas (sexual, physical, and emotional abuse) and upheavals (such as my parents' divorce when I was young) for the illness to take hold. Boy, did it take hold. Sometimes, though, people like my sister, who has a genetic predisposition plus environmental factors (my sister comes from the same family and has had the same kind of upheavals), do not become mentally ill. Nobody knows why. Maybe, as my wife says, it's just the luck of the draw. She's kidding. At least about the luck part, because having mental illness isn't lucky, although we do have to keep laughing about it. Keep positive. You're never alone if you can laugh with someone about it. As I've mentioned, I have schizoaffective disorder. Originally, though, I was diagnosed with depression. That was back in 1994, when I was 18. Over the next 10 years or so, I saw doctor after doctor, moving here and there, trying to find my place in the world. I made seven suicide attempts and had years of alcohol and drug abuse issues. My last suicide attempt was in 2001, and I was freed from my drug and alcohol addictions in early 2003. More than 11 years ago. As I was getting off the drugs, I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with schizoaffective disorder, which basically means schizophrenia with a mood disorder thrown in, and, in my case, that mood disorder is bipolar with manic features. However, in 2005 and 2006 I saw a doctor who said that I did not have schizoaffective disorder. Instead, I had a personality disorder. The point is that getting the right diagnosis can be time-consuming and frustrating, but it is also necessary, as once I was “re- diagnosed” with schizoaffective disorder, I was able to get on the right medication. But that's a different story altogether. I'm focusing here on being diagnosed with any type of mental illness that includes psychotic features that then make it almost impossible for people around you to believe your truths. However, not only do I have the double whammy of a thought disorder coupled with a mood disorder, I also have Tourette's syndrome, which is considered severe since this usually tapers off in one's 20s but mine did not. I'm 39 now, so, along with the confusion I suffer and the mood fluctuations, I also tic and sometimes engage in coprolalia, which is involuntary swearing or yelling out racial epithets. Hard combination. Added to that mix, I also seem to have aspects of obsessive compulsive disorder—I have to keep my computer arranged ‘just so'; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—I frequently relive earlier traumas; attention deficit disorder—I can't focus on anything for any period of time; autism or Asperger's—like Temple Grandin, I may be smart, but I can't read social cues at all. Makes it difficult to hang out and just be “one of the guys.”My current psychiatrist, Dr. C, who—unlike others—never hesitated to diagnose me, saw me when I was at my worst. I was in the middle of a psychotic episode. I was in the process of a divorce (my wife and I have since reconciled), and I had no money, as my family had cut me off from my trust income. In the past, too many doctors had seen me when I did have money and was able to hire people to do what I could not—for example shopping, driving, and cleaning. Because these doctors saw me when I could hire people, they all considered me to be “too high functioning” to have any form of schizophrenia. As a result of being considered “high functioning,” I was diagnosed for years as having a personality disorder. Some doctors thought I had borderline personality disorder (BPD); others thought I had a personality disorder not otherwise specified (NOS). Let me tell you, having the right diagnosis has turned things around at last. I'm now on the right medication. My wife and caregivers understand the nature of the illness and know some excellent ways of dealing with it and with me. Although the illness will never go away, I do have hope that I'll continue to get the right treatment and that my life will continue to get better. Now, the big one: What do you do when people assume your truths are delusions? Let's start with just a little bit more background. At the last count, I have had approximately 30 rehab stints and/or hospitalizations. That's a lot. When you're hospitalized, especially involuntarily, people tend to dismiss everything you say as a symptom of your illness. I understand that, but I don't like it, because it's hard when people don't believe you. A couple of examples. I moved to Los Angeles in January 2001 because I wanted to be a Hollywood screenwriter. I was two days shy of my 25th birthday. I was a go-getter back then, a social butterfly, and found it easy to introduce myself to just about anyone. As a result, I met Joanna Cassidy, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Downey Jr., Mel Gibson, and others. Then, as my drug and alcohol use spiraled out of control, I got myself into rehab. Since I had access to my trust fund, I could afford the rehab facilities where “celebrities” went, places such as Promises in Malibu. In these places, I met movie producers, writers, actors, musicians, and kids of celebrities. The point is, I met all these people, and some of them I befriended. Because so many of the rehab facilities didn't help me stay off drugs and alcohol, a friend and I started our own facility, Wavelengths, which also catered to celebrities. Wavelengths took a more proactive approach to getting people off drugs and alcohol. If you ever saw the show The Cleaner, you'll have a better idea of what I mean by “proactive.” In fact, that show was based on the friend with whom I started Wavelengths, and, although I was never credited, I was the co-creator of the show. But now, when I tell people about The Cleaner or knowing Chuck Lorre, Robert Downey Jr., or Mel Gibson, they smile blankly, nod their head, and dismiss what I say as a delusion. That's maddening—if you'll pardon the pun. Another example. In the summer of 2010, I checked myself into a facility in Colorado so I could get on the right meds and try to get myself re-stabilized. As I was being admitted as a patient with schizoaffective disorder, which is characterized by a thought disorder, including delusions, both my wife and my doctor spoke with the facility before I was admitted so that the doctors and social workers would know I wasn't delusional about the people I knew. My wife and doctor also let the facility know about my financial background, because I don't always look “rich.” Lately, I like to dress in t-shirts and pajama bottoms. I like to keep my hair permed and wild, and I like to wear a beard. As a result, sometimes when I'm admitted, the staff person will write that I'm a little unkempt, and when I then start talking about the money I'm worth, the same staff person will flash a little, tight smile as if to say: “Of course, you are. And I have a Swiss bank account.” Those staff people don't always know that I can “tell” what they're thinking—I can see it on their faces—, and they feel free to openly doubt my truth. More on “delusions.” The reason I write is to share my story, and sometimes—I've got to admit—it's hard knowing that a lot of people may not believe me. I bring this up because I'm sure that those of you who read what I write must have as complicated a story as mine. I am just spelling out some things—kind of “straight-from-the-heart” sharing with you all. My family, as I've mentioned, is rich and powerful. Maybe your family is not rich or powerful, but still I think you'll understand. Their money and their power helped make me who I am, just as your parents helped make you who you are. I'm not attacking anyone. I am simply telling the story of my life. I have earned the right to do that. Come to think of it, though, maybe I never did have to “earn the right” to tell the story of my life. People have a right to their own stories and to tell these stories in their own voice, not anybody else's. This is my time. My story. Not my family's. And I owe it to you to share a taste of the complexity of my life, so you'll understand the complexity of your own. So, yes, my family is rich and powerful. That is not a delusion. You can look them up yourself. They are public people. Sometimes I think that because they are public people, they have had a hard time accepting me for who I am. I know they have had a hard time accepting my diagnosis. And, really, I am not attacking them. Maybe they can't accept my diagnosis because they think it will reflect badly on them. I haven't talked to my family in a few years. I wish I felt sad about that, but I can't. My family doesn't love me. Sometimes I think they might even hate me, because they cut off my money and they cut off contact with me. But I'm getting sidetracked—what my wife calls “going off on a tangent.” So I'll stop. One area that has always been hard and that created a lot of misunderstanding in my family is my diagnosis. No one has ever accepted that I had the wrong diagnosis for years and that getting the right diagnosis has helped me move forward. Not that a diagnosis makes the illness easy, and, in many respects, a diagnosis is nothing but a label. However, with the right diagnosis (or label), you can get the right medication, the right therapy, and people—like caregivers—who know how to deal with you. The right diagnosis is a starting point that means you can read about whatever “label” you have been tagged with—or might need to be tagged with. In my case, I was “tagged with” BPD for years. On the one hand, that wasn't such a bad diagnosis, because people wouldn't then label me as being delusional. On the other hand, when people thought I had BPD, they accused me of lying, which brings me back to my family. In the past, my family has told me to “snap out of it” and to “get my act together”—that I would then be “fine.” You can't “snap out” of schizophrenia. You may get the symptoms under control, and you may even, like John Nash, seem to recover from the disorder, but you don't—and can't—“snap out of it.” My family, believing that I was capable of getting my act together, created a lot of tension between us. I use the past tense here because I don't know if they now believe my diagnosis. As I've mentioned, we've had no contact since January 2010, so I don't know what they believe. In January of that year, my family cut me off and stripped me of any help. I had no gardeners and no driver (I no longer drive). I had nothing. Based on what they wrote to me at the time, they seemed to think that they should provide a little “tough love” (like you see on Intervention) and that I would then agree to get better. I was never not agreeing to get better. Believe me, it's no fun having schizoaffective disorder. If your family or loved ones already believe your diagnosis, you are that much farther ahead because, if they believe the diagnosis, they can help. I'm taking my own advice today and staying positive. I think of all I have lost, and I can get very depressed. At one time, I had editors, housekeepers, free travel, a huge inheritance, my trust funds, and lavish cars. I've been to the best schools in the country. I had public-figure parents and several celebrities in my extended family, some of whom had actually, quite publicly, been diagnosed with mental illnesses. When I compare what I once had to what I now have, I can get depressed. I focus on the past and fail to appreciate the present. Taking my own advice to stay positive, I have three dogs, seven cats, and one bird. Now, some people might not think having so many animals is so positive, but I like walking through the house and every time being followed by at least one of them. My animals are one positive. Another positive. I no longer have diabetes. I have lost so much weight that my blood sugar is normal. I still take one of the diabetic meds because it can prevent diabetes—and also because my other meds can cause diabetes. But I am healthier than I was. No diabetes is another positive. My wife is the third positive. We reconciled two years ago, and so far we are working things out and trying to help each other. My work is the fourth positive. The schizoaffective disorder has really affected my thinking and my emotions, but it hasn't touched my creativity. I podcast, I write a journal, and I make music and movies. I have even sold a couple of songs on iTunes. My memories are the fifth and final positive for today. Although my father and I had a falling out in 2009, that's his issue. He and I have had great, absolutely fantastic, times together, and I treasure the memories. When I focus only on these memories, I can stay positive. For many reasons, I have had quite a few psychiatrists over the years. My current doctor—whom I call Dr. C—is the one that most recently diagnosed me as having schizoaffective disorder. When I went to see her the second or third time, I brought along five bookshelves' worth of my journals. My diaries. All my written documentation of madness—the faxes and emails that proved that 1,000 hours of film that I had shot had been stolen. That's it. I can't do anything about it. I have proof of a software development proposal I made when I was 15. I received a scholarship to business school, honors, and recognition. I was like John Nash except I was proposing software, not math. What I proposed would have been the first online shopping interface. But it got taken away, like everything. I have the proof, the actual documents. Real. These truths are mine. And I have schizophrenia, and I even have delusions, but I know, and my wife knows, and my close friends know, that these truths are real—not delusions. I spent three years of my life developing a show for A&E Television. I have the proof. I save everything. Faxes to the producers. My point is that I have lived an incredible life and often, all too often, facts become so-called delusions to others, especially to those others who actually count, like medical professionals. And it matters to me. All of this really matters to me. It means something very special to me because it is about me. It is from my perspective and only my perspective—the only perspective I know for sure. It's part of my story, or, as some might consider it, the “myth of that stupid Jonathan kid.” I know who I am. And I think I know who my friends are. I know that I am a legitimate, loving, grateful and spiritual human being who deserves to be loved and accepted and who deserves to make decisions, to make mistakes, and to be forgiven—to be myself. The real me. The Jonathan Harnisch who is not alone—who is loved. The Jonathan whose moods and behaviors might be a bit difficult to predict. A guy. A citizen, with schizophrenia and a full spectrum of mental maladies, who believes in some kind of higher power—who believes in himself. Who tries, tries, and tries—who never gives up on, or even thinks of giving up on, resilience. Who struggles every single day as an adult that is still being abused. Who has been abandoned and treated like waste—a mistake. Who is manipulated. Jonathan Harnisch. A teacher and a student. A rich kid who used to ride up front with his limousine driver. Who used to be a real asshole, often due to his drinking and drugging—and to his mimicking what he saw growing up among people who should have acted better but who just didn't know how to protect him. I have been in therapy since I was 9, and from the age of 12 I was “put away” on far too many medications, some of which I am still physically addicted to, some of which caused me to gain weight and to develop tardive dyskinesia (chronic muscle stiffness), and some of which I was actually allergic to, causing me to rage and even increasing my tendency to drink alcohol. I chose what I did, regardless what the literature suggests or what certain medical studies indicate. I am who I am, and I have my own story—my own version of my own story. It changes and adjusts on a constant basis. I've been closed up for so long. I am opening up. I am not being inappropriate. I don't need to be judged. But I will be judged. I don't need to worry about what others think of me. But I actually do care what other people think of me. I can't control other people. Come to think of it, I can't control what thoughts come into my head, just as I can't control which ones leave. So how can I control other people or their thoughts? How can anybody control the galaxy? How about the billions upon billions of existing galaxies or the billions of galaxies that have not yet even been discovered? That is what we are living with—within. Even Jesus experienced the full gamut of the human emotion spectrum, having been so-called spirit in human form. He was killed for that, for being who he was—for being honest and sincere, and, essentially, for being real. His life was far from easy. The most enlightened beings in the history of mankind—Buddha, Jesus, Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Krishna, and the Dalai Lama—have struggled and suffered every single day of their lives. And they too, in a way, live within us all. I want to let you know that you are not alone. You will never, ever be alone. I am excited and determined to come to you, who are seeking . . . seeking something. Maybe you're just reading as you sit there at work, or maybe you're my family, checking to see how I am, if I'm “misbehaving.” What I am is a disabled and, yes, a very troubled adult. But I am allowed to share my story. My life. I am safe. Now, I laugh now when I say this, but my wife is 24 years older than I am. And if and when she passes away before I do, or for any reason leaves me (I doubt she will—we seem to be doing very well together), I worry that I will be forced into a psychiatric institution back east, back near my family, when we don't even talk. I worry that it's inevitable. I guess, in conclusion, my life is full of grandiosity. But I still have schizophrenia, and I still have people who seem to have a need to control me and yet want nothing to do with me. This fascinates me. Why do they still want that much to do with me? Somebody who happens to also be a staff writer for a local news magazine independently wrote the following about me, which I have included on my website. It makes me feel so good. See! Things can change.Envision a blend of a mentally ill mind with unsurpassed resiliency and fiery intellect and your result would be the brilliant Jonathan Harnisch. An all-around artist, Jonathan writes fiction and screenplays, sketches, imagines, and creates. His most recent artistic endeavor is developing music, a newfound passion with visible and of course audible results already in the making. Produced filmmaker and published erotica author, Jonathan holds myriad accolades, and his works captivate the attention of those who experience it. Manic-toned scripts with parallel lives, masochistic tendencies in sexual escapades, and disturbing clarities embellished with addiction, fetish, lust, and love, are just a taste of themes found in Jonathan's transgressive literature. Conversely, his award-winning films capture the ironies of life, love, self-acceptance, tragedy, and fantasy. Jonathan's art evokes laughter and shock, elation and sadness, but overall forces you to step back and question your own version of reality. Scripts, screenplays, and schizophrenia are defining factors of Jonathan's life and reality—but surface labels are often incomplete. Jonathan is diagnosed with several mental illnesses from schizoaffective disorder to Tourette's syndrome; playfully, he dubs himself the “King of Mental Illness.” Despite daily symptomatic struggles and thoughts, Jonathan radiates an authentic, effervescent, and loving spirit. His resiliency emanates from the greatest lesson he's learned: laughter. His diagnoses and life experiences encourage him to laugh at reality as others see it. Wildly eccentric, open-minded, passionate, and driven, Jonathan has a feral imagination. His inherent traits transpose to his art, making his works some of the most original and thought provoking of modern day. Jonathan is an alumnus of Choate Rosemary Hall. Subsequently, he attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where he studied film production and screenwriting under Gary Winick and David Irving. During his studies at NYU, he held internships under renowned producers Steven Haft and Ismail Merchant. He is best known for his short films, On the Bus and Wax, both of which boast countless awards including five Indie Film Awards, three Accolade Awards, and Ten Years won, which won the Best Short Film and Audience Award in the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival, to name a few. Despite his impressive formal education and awarded honors, Jonathan is your normal, down-to-earth guy. Meditation, Duran Duran, vivid colors, Patrick Nagel prints, and rearranging furniture are some of his favorite things. Vices include cigarettes, Diet Coke, inappropriate swearing, and sausage and green chili pizza. He enjoys irony, planned spontaneity, redefining himself, and change. Jonathan lives with his beautiful wife, their three dogs and seven cats, in the unique, desert village of Corrales, New Mexico. What follows gives a glimpse into how I have been putting together some of the pieces of the otherwise “shattered stained glass” of schizophrenia, as I see it—from what I have read and heard and just . . . believe. My psychiatrist has often asked me to describe or explain my symptoms, and thus schizophrenia, and I usually do not know how to do so. I simply reply that it is all “indescribable.” Since then, I have been looking deeper into myself so that I am able, at minimum, to summarize at least a few of my experiences, past and present, in order to share with you too some of the complexity—demystified. I'd like to share some of my discoveries, as I find them, concerning my experiences, false perceptions, and schizophrenic psychosis. Hopefully, I'll succeed in maintaining simplicity so that others can benefit and perhaps understand this otherwise extremely complex disorder. I have come to realize that thanks to my own self, my lovely wife (whom I've known for over six years now), my support team (medical doctors and friends), and even those who might be considered my enemies, I have been helped along the path to self-actualization and thus to self-understanding—to where I find myself today. I've been able to find some meaning in schizophrenia, which helps me redefine how I see myself and how the symptoms of schizophrenia came to be—so that I can describe these without simply dismissing them as “indescribable.” Please forgive any terminology I might use incorrectly, as I am not a doctor. Also, I do have schizophrenia, so although I have stabilized (recovered, not been cured), I must still admit that I might get it wrong sometimes. We schizophrenics, through our psychosis—our delusions, our hallucinations, or reality—create or develop a story, a storyline. What is real has many universal implications. Many are extremely personal, symbolic, and moral. As we build the framework of our delusional reality, which tends to fade in and fade out, as with dreaming, it can all become very mystical. Our realities, which we may not have had all our lives, can become delusional for mystical and magical reasons. This might be why, for example, when we are psychotic, the television seems to talk to us, or we might see and know Jesus—again, for reasons of a mystical or even religious nature. It becomes difficult for us then to realize that it is not necessarily real. The further and further we are or are not drawn deeper into a full blown psychosis—it's just baffling, to say the least—the more it is complex and disorganized. Yet we might believe wholeheartedly that our delusions are real and based on facts—facts that are not correct to others without the illness. Many episodes, thoughts, and experiences combine, thus building up a storyline, which then becomes more intense and even fascinating and seductive, with more and more meaning as the delusional realities or events go on—as our lives go on. The meanings become “hidden” or disguised—our realities, in a way, hidden. This illness can thus become very isolating because we have a whole different belief system about the entire world, especially when we are in a major psychotic episode. It can take years and years to arrive at this fully agitated state, but that is often how we schizophrenics will end up being diagnosed, just as an alcoholic usually “needs” to bottom out completely before getting help. Through our perceptions, which change over time, we develop a new way of thinking that becomes very hard for us to disengage from. It is exactly like being on a constant, continuous LSD trip, every single day. This is the bottom line, and, for me, this “acid trip” never stops, even when recover. It is a matter of training and re-training our minds, through therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medications, treatments, and also a lot of training—mental training, which I certainly do on my own, especially when not in a session with my doctor. I'm always checking things over and “reality checking.” I also find it very helpful to have a friend or loved one do what I call “mediating my reality.” I can, for example, ask my wife, who loves me deeply, to see if something is or is not what or how I might be perceiving it to be—from her there is perspective without the illness. There is an element of us losing what is called object permanence or object consistency—as my doctor in California once told me. The famous child psychologist Piaget discovered that, at a very young age, infants will forget about a toy they have been playing with if it disappears from their vision: for example, if a ball rolls out of sight or someone puts it underneath a blanket. At a certain age, that child will begin to look for that missing toy, and, finding it under the blanket, realize that it was in fact there the whole time. It was always there. Before that it had, to the infant, mystically gone away—disappeared from the world entirely. That's what I mean by mystical reasons, because we lose this object permanence, as after all, this could be a sensation rather than the fundamental reality one would have perhaps thought. We see this mysticism in most of our experiences and, yes, it fades in and out, but we basically feel that things, in general, will usually happen for mystical reasons. This becomes a part of our belief system, which is pretty hard to change. Enter the double bind, as, when object permanence is out of the picture, we can be caught in a contradiction, or a series of contradictions, due to cultural or moral, as well as both personal and universal, reasons. We might, for example, in place of object permanence, experience a “multiple realities” effect, as if we were in several dimensions at one time—several realities. Based on how we grew up, at any given time a reality may slip into our mindset, and so, for example, we might behave like a racist even though our best friend is African American. It doesn't “make sense.” During my last psychotic episode early in 2010, I collected, and even wore, Nazi memorabilia, and yet I am both half Jewish, on my mother's side, and handicapped. I also behaved as if I was a racist, even though my best friend was, and is, African American. We might want to save the world from global warming; however, in doing so we might pollute it and drive gasoline cars, on purpose, in order to save this world. Grandiosity, extreme thinking, and thus extreme behavior—with realities slipping in and out—are only a part of what baffles science and medicine. Different realities slipping in, overlapping, and combining make for an extremely difficult scenario to treat and understand from a scientific perspective. We will often think poetically, as well as symbolically and metaphorically. Poetic thinking can take over, and thus our symbolic and deep personal feelings are a huge part of how we schizophrenics think and reason. We might hallucinate about Jesus for a seemingly concrete reason, a very special reason. When helping someone with schizophrenia, a good start is to consider that he or she thinks mostly through concepts of mysticism—the idea that everything happens for a deep reason, that everything has a very special meaning, and that everything is synchronistic. A schizophrenic is often a very traumatized and sensitive person, much more so than your average Joe, living in a brutal world. That's where the help—the recovery—really starts to take place and healing begins. We schizophrenics must learn, through counseling, to understand ourselves and participate in therapy, to sort through our delusional thinking, and, often with help, to get back as much of our accurate intuition as possible, to take our medicine, and to have love and understanding in our lives. In this way, we might be able to reveal our secrets to someone we can trust, our secrets of trauma, day in and day out—and to do our best, resolving as much inner conflict as we can. Peace of mind is what we all want and need. It is my number one goal in life and has always been. It is what we all deserve. Developing a new identity through our recovery is key in many ways—finding our voice so that we can be heard and sorting through our mysticism and religious or spiritual experiences and observations of reality. It's a matter of finding those people we can trust, as I said, to help us define or redefine our reality. I have that these days, especially through my wife and my doctors. I live with gratitude. Just like diabetes, schizophrenia simply does not go away—not yet—for any of us. It's always there in the background. The “lifelong acid trip”. But, with respect to delusions specifically, I have also had delusions that weren't real. And I wanted to start with why and how we tend to cling to delusional thinking and thus why I perhaps cling not necessarily to a delusion but to this kind of thinking. It is “dimensional” for me. It is a grieving process for me. I am referring to missing my old Hollywood lifestyle—the content involved with that lifestyle of the rich and famous and the grandiose nature of the thinking itself. The celebrities I befriended when I lived and worked in Los Angeles, for example. During the onset period of schizophrenia, delusions, and perceptions, we often begin with smaller-scale hallucinations. There is a root that is actually rational, wrapped inside a delusional outer layer. I think we can actually reach the schizophrenic while that individual is in a completely psychotic state—which often our doctors, caregivers, and loved ones fail to do—by understanding that everything the psychotic schizophrenic individual thinks is done in a synchronistic way. It all starts with object permanence—that we have lost this and that the one reality we once believed in has been replaced as a result of thoughts and events in our lives. A flow of realities, of things appearing and disappearing at the same time—not just the simple ball under the blanket, as the rules of both time and place come into effect here: The time is now, and the place is grounded right here on earth. Let's call it an earth belief or thought. These thoughts and beliefs can, through the “schizophrenic lens,” basically occur at the same time. This waking dream, this constant LSD trip, this real-life synchronicity (Carl Jung first coined the term “synchronicity”), and this more fluid mindset. If we are to think at the core of a schizophrenic in order to reach him or her, this means thinking synchronistically. If we are not stable enough or properly medicated, our dreams can actually become part of the same reality as reality itself. For example, my wife once asked me, “Jonathan, are you going to be recording an episode for your podcast today?” I had been planning on doing so, but I had not yet told my wife. I simply said, “Oh yes, I was actually thinking about it. It's been a while since the last one.” Now, if I were in a more psychotic state, I might have (or, rather, the delusional process might have) started with my real-life fascination with Edgar Cayce and psychic ideas, my New Age books, and my meditations into the Akashic field—and so I would have concluded that my wife was secretly reading my mind, or that she and what she said were mystically connected in some way—that she “knew something.” My psychic experiences in the past would have then overlapped with my wife knowing something psychically, mystically, and symbolically, and also with synchronicity—creating a deep and personal meaning. Add to that the paranoia that comes from her “reading my mind”—that she is therefore “God” because she knows I'm planning on recording my podcast today, even though I haven't told her. The terrifying belief is now engrained, as we are to begin with often more sensitive to the world as a whole—even being touched on the hand or the ear can create extreme fear for us schizophrenics. The belief that “she knew I was going to record a podcast today.” Synchronicity may have a little or some scientific evidence, at least theoretically. However, there are things that we cannot prove through science, such as the definition of time—or even God. In a state of schizophrenic psychosis, this overlap becomes compounded, as it builds up more intensely and thus perhaps takes over our entire belief system. Perhaps there is a coherent way of explaining how we schizophrenics might create our own reality, our delusional or schizophrenic reality, as I see it, through some of the things I have laid out so far—please bear with me here. I'll speak for myself, and my own experiences, although the end result is now something I can talk about and demystify rather than actually believe—thanks to the proper treatment, therapies, and support I now receive. I'll first start with a collection of thoughts. Theoretically, let's say, for real: • In 2008, I made a film called On the Bus about mental illness—it was part of the story in the film. • Mel Gibson (an old friend from California)—he and I were first introduced to each other in 2001. • I listened to The Beach Boys. We'll assume that the music was playing in the car with Mel as we went for a drive, as we did up in the hills of Malibu. • Mel Gibson is rich and famous. Whether in a state of schizophrenic psychosis or not, since this seems to be a matter of degree—depending on how psychotic we might or might not be and how much the psychotic part of our minds has taken hold. This is a matter of our abilities and the constantly fluctuating brain chemistry that we might—or perhaps might not—be able to filter through. It depends on whether we have been successful in redefining our delusional realities to a generally consistent state of well-being and peace of mind. In a psychotic state, due to our hallucinatory thinking, the chemistry in my brain, our brains, is constantly misfiring, so that the stimuli from the environment go to the wrong places in our brains. The effect is similar to putting our hand under cold water and feeling hot. Essentially, though, with this schizophrenic thinking process, I would come up with a “composite sketch,” if you will, a sort of “Frankenstein” version—a storyline that might be experienced as: • I knew Mel Gibson, and therefore I am famous. (Based on: Mel Gibson is famous and is rich.) • Then—but at the same time—I am rich because I made a movie called Ten Years, and I am convinced it made me rich because Mel Gibson is rich, and I am famous because I made my movie, it won awards, and Mel Gibson did, too. I must have met Mel Gibson because I made a movie, and he did, too, and we are both rich and famous. So far—this might not be the best example, but time can thus be altered—2008 is coming before 2003 in this case. This might be a little hard to follow, but please bear with me here.If I were asked to explain this while still psychotic, I'd say first that I am not mentally ill—I am simply psychic, rich, and famous. Besides, the Beach Boys were playing, and one of the Beach Boys has a mental illness, not me, but my film was about mental illness. Brian Wilson is still rich and famous, and also an artist, so he was playing on the radio because both Mel and I were both artists and it was “meant to be” that he would be playing music for us because we were all connected through art, fame, and money. Exhausting, isn't it? But this is actually how jumbled it can be for us and thus for those witnessing us speaking or even communicating in general terms. It's schizophrenia. Let's assume that we got pulled over for speeding. Well, there is a police officer character in On the Bus, my movie. You see, grandiosity, both real and imagined, content, time inconsistencies, and now this character was in the movie, so, because we were all in the car, we were in the movie while in the car, so the police officer was playing her role—it all happened for a reason. And beyond that, paranoia might also slip in—the officer who pulled us over was male (not female), and in my movie she was female, so she was disguising herself in order to take our money and meet three famous people (even Brian Wilson on the radio). Theoretically, this might suffice as a pseudo-case study, and yet in normal reality, for us schizophrenics, this type or process of thinking compounds itself and thus it can become completely distorted. Our friends and families start to think we're going crazy (although in a way we are), and stigma arises, plus confusion and thinking, “What the heck happened to this guy—he's speaking like a drug addict who's lost his mind. Where is all this coming from?” We would all benefit from greater awareness of what schizophrenia is and how to know if someone we love might be predisposed to the illness (through family history, etc.). But this is what we with schizophrenia usually experience early on, as the illness is progressing—we believe this thinking based on other facts—facts which are disconnected, something we cannot see without appropriate help. Later, yes, we can have this type of thinking while recovered or recovering, but we are able, hopefully, to be mindful enough to have such thinking but to cope with it differently, and even, down the road, to do our own “reality checks,” so that we do not not talk about these things inappropriately, in public, let's say. We can also use the hallmark of CBT, which is “evidence”, on our own in order to connect the disconnected parts of our thoughts—thus our reality. We can also do this with the support of loved ones, family, doctors, medications, friends, and support groups who help us and love us enough to be able to assist us in connecting the right pieces together and who explain why they connect—the reasons why. To wrap this up for now, I have not even mentioned the hearing of voices and hallucinations—everything from shadows to people, even friends—and the hidden, traumatic, and paranoid features of schizophrenia of which we are often too afraid to speak. We might sound or behave cryptically, in code, with pressured speech and flight of ideas. Add to this the “zombie-like” features, the manic episodes, the muscle dystonia, and the side effects of medication, and if we have turned to drugs, often just one hit of pot to quell the symptoms—yikes! We're often too embarrassed to speak of our early experiences with schizophrenia, to say that, “Yes, indeed, this is an extremely devastating and debilitating illness.” I am so glad that I am at a place in my recovery. I do have my bad days. I haven't even slept during the last day—insomnia (technically, another symptom), but I am glad that I have been to this intoxicating wonderland and come back—just enough to be able to deliver this kind of explanation, perhaps demystifying in a way that others can understand some of these processes that affect about 1% of the world's population. Schizoaffective disorder, then, includes manic highs and periods of deep depression. My Tourette's syndrome features the obvious muscle tics but also obsessive/compulsive tendencies and elements of autism or Asperger's (often referred to as higher functioning form autism—in summary, but it is, of course, much more than that). We all have our issues. It's how we deal with them that sets us apart. As always, my journey continues, on and on. Yes, you could say I've been through the wringer. I am opening up and sharing my world and my experiences—with hope. Participation in my own recovery, along with metacognition (usually in deficit for those with schizophrenia) and mindfulness, have all helped me become who I am today: an accomplished writer (literature and film/TV) and technically a professional author of erotic fiction. I often laugh at this because there are so many sides of me—the “angel demon human dichotomy”—as I use various outlets to express my creativity. I have an education primarily in the arts, but I worked on Wall Street in my “healthier” days, so I know a bit about that! However, I ultimately chose to do what I am doing now—which is just this. I am also a film producer and a musician. My new full 15-track LP will be arriving at over 60 retailers in the coming weeks, possibly under the band name Waspy Honk Afro. All my work is also available for free and will always be free, as far as I know. My thoughts are free—my public life, the “open source” information-life of J.H. I've lived in New York, Connecticut, Paris France, Los Angeles, and now New Mexico; I am now married and I write a diary and podcast mostly about mental illness, inspiration, New Age ideas, and transgressive material—transgressional fiction. [If you've seen or read Fight Club—it's pretty much like that!]I am, myself, an expert on my own experiences and myself; that's about all I'm an expert on. I am not a doctor of any kind. I enjoy learning, reading, and communicating. Whatever I say or write, I like to add: “take what you will, leave the rest.” I try my best to speak for myself when it comes down to it. Please take note that some of the above writing has been paraphrased from my second novel, Second Alibi: The Banality of Life (2014).
The point of this series is to start a conversation about how those of us diagnosed with psychotic disorders get people to believe our truths. After all, once you've been diagnosed as being psychotic, your credibility is never the same, even when you're speaking the truth. I have a podcast on iTunes in which I reveal a lot about myself, and lately I've noticed how much these podcasts have been teaching me about myself and what I've lost. This illness has taken a great deal from me, including my ability to gain recognition for my accomplishments. So, what I'd like to do here is recognize some of these accomplishments, knowing that had my life been different, they could have been acknowledged in a more public arena. Knowing, too, that, because I have schizoaffective disorder that is characterized by delusional thinking, hallucinations, and mood fluctuations, even when I speak the truth, I am often dismissed and not believed, with my truths described as mere delusions. I want to acknowledge my accomplishments not only for myself but also for all you out there. Those of you who may or may not already be diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or any other serious mental condition, whose truths, like mine, are so frequently dismissed as delusions. It upsets me even to write this, to realize that those around me can—and do—categorize what I say as delusional, and I wonder if that also happens to you. I'd like to begin by briefly mentioning that I was diagnosed with Tourette's at the age of 12, although, according to my mother, I had shown symptoms since I was two. I sometimes wonder whether I was even then showing signs of the psychosis that has plagued me for my entire adult life. I was 18 when I had my first psychotic episode. It was Christmas Day, 1994. I was living in New York City and was admitted to Beth Israel, where I was given a number of tests—medical and psychological. My toxicology report came up 100% clean, a clear indication that my psychosis was not drug-induced. My intake report by the ER doctor shows that I had a “loosening of association” and “pressured speech,” both of which can indicate schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder with psychotic features. No wonder it took so long for me to get the right diagnosis; so many of the symptoms overlap. However, I want to bring this back to delusion and truth, and how people so frequently label your truths as delusional as soon as you've been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder. I will also discuss my condition's genesis and prognosis—and then move onto those accomplishments for which I've never been truly recognized. I often wonder if other people, like me, have trouble being believed. As I may have mentioned already, serious mental illness, such as schizoaffective disorder, is believed to be caused first by a genetic predisposition to develop mental illness and second by environmental factors. In my family, I have a grandfather who seems to have been diagnosed with schizophrenia, according to old medical records that I recently found. In addition, I have two second cousins, both of whom have been publicly diagnosed with mental illness. So, I would definitely seem to be genetically predisposed to becoming mentally ill. However, having this predisposition isn't enough. You also need certain environmental factors. What I've read in some of the literature is that mental illness can be compared to diabetes. A person may be genetically predisposed to develop diabetes, but if that person gets enough exercise and watches their sugar intake, then the diabetes may never take hold—it's the same with mental illness. In my case, I had the predisposition, but I also underwent enough traumas (sexual, physical, and emotional abuse) and upheavals (such as my parents' divorce when I was young) for the illness to take hold. Boy, did it take hold. Sometimes, though, people like my sister, who has a genetic predisposition plus environmental factors (my sister comes from the same family and has had the same kind of upheavals), do not become mentally ill. Nobody knows why. Maybe, as my wife says, it's just the luck of the draw. She's kidding. At least about the luck part, because having mental illness isn't lucky, although we do have to keep laughing about it. Keep positive. You're never alone if you can laugh with someone about it. As I've mentioned, I have schizoaffective disorder. Originally, though, I was diagnosed with depression. That was back in 1994, when I was 18. Over the next 10 years or so, I saw doctor after doctor, moving here and there, trying to find my place in the world. I made seven suicide attempts and had years of alcohol and drug abuse issues. My last suicide attempt was in 2001, and I was freed from my drug and alcohol addictions in early 2003. More than 11 years ago. As I was getting off the drugs, I saw a doctor who diagnosed me with schizoaffective disorder, which basically means schizophrenia with a mood disorder thrown in, and, in my case, that mood disorder is bipolar with manic features. However, in 2005 and 2006 I saw a doctor who said that I did not have schizoaffective disorder. Instead, I had a personality disorder. The point is that getting the right diagnosis can be time-consuming and frustrating, but it is also necessary, as once I was “re- diagnosed” with schizoaffective disorder, I was able to get on the right medication. But that's a different story altogether. I'm focusing here on being diagnosed with any type of mental illness that includes psychotic features that then make it almost impossible for people around you to believe your truths. However, not only do I have the double whammy of a thought disorder coupled with a mood disorder, I also have Tourette's syndrome, which is considered severe since this usually tapers off in one's 20s but mine did not. I'm 39 now, so, along with the confusion I suffer and the mood fluctuations, I also tic and sometimes engage in coprolalia, which is involuntary swearing or yelling out racial epithets. Hard combination. Added to that mix, I also seem to have aspects of obsessive compulsive disorder—I have to keep my computer arranged ‘just so'; Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—I frequently relive earlier traumas; attention deficit disorder—I can't focus on anything for any period of time; autism or Asperger's—like Temple Grandin, I may be smart, but I can't read social cues at all. Makes it difficult to hang out and just be “one of the guys.”My current psychiatrist, Dr. C, who—unlike others—never hesitated to diagnose me, saw me when I was at my worst. I was in the middle of a psychotic episode. I was in the process of a divorce (my wife and I have since reconciled), and I had no money, as my family had cut me off from my trust income. In the past, too many doctors had seen me when I did have money and was able to hire people to do what I could not—for example shopping, driving, and cleaning. Because these doctors saw me when I could hire people, they all considered me to be “too high functioning” to have any form of schizophrenia. As a result of being considered “high functioning,” I was diagnosed for years as having a personality disorder. Some doctors thought I had borderline personality disorder (BPD); others thought I had a personality disorder not otherwise specified (NOS). Let me tell you, having the right diagnosis has turned things around at last. I'm now on the right medication. My wife and caregivers understand the nature of the illness and know some excellent ways of dealing with it and with me. Although the illness will never go away, I do have hope that I'll continue to get the right treatment and that my life will continue to get better. Now, the big one: What do you do when people assume your truths are delusions? Let's start with just a little bit more background. At the last count, I have had approximately 30 rehab stints and/or hospitalizations. That's a lot. When you're hospitalized, especially involuntarily, people tend to dismiss everything you say as a symptom of your illness. I understand that, but I don't like it, because it's hard when people don't believe you. A couple of examples. I moved to Los Angeles in January 2001 because I wanted to be a Hollywood screenwriter. I was two days shy of my 25th birthday. I was a go-getter back then, a social butterfly, and found it easy to introduce myself to just about anyone. As a result, I met Joanna Cassidy, Dick Van Dyke, Robert Downey Jr., Mel Gibson, and others. Then, as my drug and alcohol use spiraled out of control, I got myself into rehab. Since I had access to my trust fund, I could afford the rehab facilities where “celebrities” went, places such as Promises in Malibu. In these places, I met movie producers, writers, actors, musicians, and kids of celebrities. The point is, I met all these people, and some of them I befriended. Because so many of the rehab facilities didn't help me stay off drugs and alcohol, a friend and I started our own facility, Wavelengths, which also catered to celebrities. Wavelengths took a more proactive approach to getting people off drugs and alcohol. If you ever saw the show The Cleaner, you'll have a better idea of what I mean by “proactive.” In fact, that show was based on the friend with whom I started Wavelengths, and, although I was never credited, I was the co-creator of the show. But now, when I tell people about The Cleaner or knowing Chuck Lorre, Robert Downey Jr., or Mel Gibson, they smile blankly, nod their head, and dismiss what I say as a delusion. That's maddening—if you'll pardon the pun. Another example. In the summer of 2010, I checked myself into a facility in Colorado so I could get on the right meds and try to get myself re-stabilized. As I was being admitted as a patient with schizoaffective disorder, which is characterized by a thought disorder, including delusions, both my wife and my doctor spoke with the facility before I was admitted so that the doctors and social workers would know I wasn't delusional about the people I knew. My wife and doctor also let the facility know about my financial background, because I don't always look “rich.” Lately, I like to dress in t-shirts and pajama bottoms. I like to keep my hair permed and wild, and I like to wear a beard. As a result, sometimes when I'm admitted, the staff person will write that I'm a little unkempt, and when I then start talking about the money I'm worth, the same staff person will flash a little, tight smile as if to say: “Of course, you are. And I have a Swiss bank account.” Those staff people don't always know that I can “tell” what they're thinking—I can see it on their faces—, and they feel free to openly doubt my truth. More on “delusions.” The reason I write is to share my story, and sometimes—I've got to admit—it's hard knowing that a lot of people may not believe me. I bring this up because I'm sure that those of you who read what I write must have as complicated a story as mine. I am just spelling out some things—kind of “straight-from-the-heart” sharing with you all. My family, as I've mentioned, is rich and powerful. Maybe your family is not rich or powerful, but still I think you'll understand. Their money and their power helped make me who I am, just as your parents helped make you who you are. I'm not attacking anyone. I am simply telling the story of my life. I have earned the right to do that. Come to think of it, though, maybe I never did have to “earn the right” to tell the story of my life. People have a right to their own stories and to tell these stories in their own voice, not anybody else's. This is my time. My story. Not my family's. And I owe it to you to share a taste of the complexity of my life, so you'll understand the complexity of your own. So, yes, my family is rich and powerful. That is not a delusion. You can look them up yourself. They are public people. Sometimes I think that because they are public people, they have had a hard time accepting me for who I am. I know they have had a hard time accepting my diagnosis. And, really, I am not attacking them. Maybe they can't accept my diagnosis because they think it will reflect badly on them. I haven't talked to my family in a few years. I wish I felt sad about that, but I can't. My family doesn't love me. Sometimes I think they might even hate me, because they cut off my money and they cut off contact with me. But I'm getting sidetracked—what my wife calls “going off on a tangent.” So I'll stop. One area that has always been hard and that created a lot of misunderstanding in my family is my diagnosis. No one has ever accepted that I had the wrong diagnosis for years and that getting the right diagnosis has helped me move forward. Not that a diagnosis makes the illness easy, and, in many respects, a diagnosis is nothing but a label. However, with the right diagnosis (or label), you can get the right medication, the right therapy, and people—like caregivers—who know how to deal with you. The right diagnosis is a starting point that means you can read about whatever “label” you have been tagged with—or might need to be tagged with. In my case, I was “tagged with” BPD for years. On the one hand, that wasn't such a bad diagnosis, because people wouldn't then label me as being delusional. On the other hand, when people thought I had BPD, they accused me of lying, which brings me back to my family. In the past, my family has told me to “snap out of it” and to “get my act together”—that I would then be “fine.” You can't “snap out” of schizophrenia. You may get the symptoms under control, and you may even, like John Nash, seem to recover from the disorder, but you don't—and can't—“snap out of it.” My family, believing that I was capable of getting my act together, created a lot of tension between us. I use the past tense here because I don't know if they now believe my diagnosis. As I've mentioned, we've had no contact since January 2010, so I don't know what they believe. In January of that year, my family cut me off and stripped me of any help. I had no gardeners and no driver (I no longer drive). I had nothing. Based on what they wrote to me at the time, they seemed to think that they should provide a little “tough love” (like you see on Intervention) and that I would then agree to get better. I was never not agreeing to get better. Believe me, it's no fun having schizoaffective disorder. If your family or loved ones already believe your diagnosis, you are that much farther ahead because, if they believe the diagnosis, they can help. I'm taking my own advice today and staying positive. I think of all I have lost, and I can get very depressed. At one time, I had editors, housekeepers, free travel, a huge inheritance, my trust funds, and lavish cars. I've been to the best schools in the country. I had public-figure parents and several celebrities in my extended family, some of whom had actually, quite publicly, been diagnosed with mental illnesses. When I compare what I once had to what I now have, I can get depressed. I focus on the past and fail to appreciate the present. Taking my own advice to stay positive, I have three dogs, seven cats, and one bird. Now, some people might not think having so many animals is so positive, but I like walking through the house and every time being followed by at least one of them. My animals are one positive. Another positive. I no longer have diabetes. I have lost so much weight that my blood sugar is normal. I still take one of the diabetic meds because it can prevent diabetes—and also because my other meds can cause diabetes. But I am healthier than I was. No diabetes is another positive. My wife is the third positive. We reconciled two years ago, and so far we are working things out and trying to help each other. My work is the fourth positive. The schizoaffective disorder has really affected my thinking and my emotions, but it hasn't touched my creativity. I podcast, I write a journal, and I make music and movies. I have even sold a couple of songs on iTunes. My memories are the fifth and final positive for today. Although my father and I had a falling out in 2009, that's his issue. He and I have had great, absolutely fantastic, times together, and I treasure the memories. When I focus only on these memories, I can stay positive. For many reasons, I have had quite a few psychiatrists over the years. My current doctor—whom I call Dr. C—is the one that most recently diagnosed me as having schizoaffective disorder. When I went to see her the second or third time, I brought along five bookshelves' worth of my journals. My diaries. All my written documentation of madness—the faxes and emails that proved that 1,000 hours of film that I had shot had been stolen. That's it. I can't do anything about it. I have proof of a software development proposal I made when I was 15. I received a scholarship to business school, honors, and recognition. I was like John Nash except I was proposing software, not math. What I proposed would have been the first online shopping interface. But it got taken away, like everything. I have the proof, the actual documents. Real. These truths are mine. And I have schizophrenia, and I even have delusions, but I know, and my wife knows, and my close friends know, that these truths are real—not delusions. I spent three years of my life developing a show for A&E Television. I have the proof. I save everything. Faxes to the producers. My point is that I have lived an incredible life and often, all too often, facts become so-called delusions to others, especially to those others who actually count, like medical professionals. And it matters to me. All of this really matters to me. It means something very special to me because it is about me. It is from my perspective and only my perspective—the only perspective I know for sure. It's part of my story, or, as some might consider it, the “myth of that stupid Jonathan kid.” I know who I am. And I think I know who my friends are. I know that I am a legitimate, loving, grateful and spiritual human being who deserves to be loved and accepted and who deserves to make decisions, to make mistakes, and to be forgiven—to be myself. The real me. The Jonathan Harnisch who is not alone—who is loved. The Jonathan whose moods and behaviors might be a bit difficult to predict. A guy. A citizen, with schizophrenia and a full spectrum of mental maladies, who believes in some kind of higher power—who believes in himself. Who tries, tries, and tries—who never gives up on, or even thinks of giving up on, resilience. Who struggles every single day as an adult that is still being abused. Who has been abandoned and treated like waste—a mistake. Who is manipulated. Jonathan Harnisch. A teacher and a student. A rich kid who used to ride up front with his limousine driver. Who used to be a real asshole, often due to his drinking and drugging—and to his mimicking what he saw growing up among people who should have acted better but who just didn't know how to protect him. I have been in therapy since I was 9, and from the age of 12 I was “put away” on far too many medications, some of which I am still physically addicted to, some of which caused me to gain weight and to develop tardive dyskinesia (chronic muscle stiffness), and some of which I was actually allergic to, causing me to rage and even increasing my tendency to drink alcohol. I chose what I did, regardless what the literature suggests or what certain medical studies indicate. I am who I am, and I have my own story—my own version of my own story. It changes and adjusts on a constant basis. I've been closed up for so long. I am opening up. I am not being inappropriate. I don't need to be judged. But I will be judged. I don't need to worry about what others think of me. But I actually do care what other people think of me. I can't control other people. Come to think of it, I can't control what thoughts come into my head, just as I can't control which ones leave. So how can I control other people or their thoughts? How can anybody control the galaxy? How about the billions upon billions of existing galaxies or the billions of galaxies that have not yet even been discovered? That is what we are living with—within. Even Jesus experienced the full gamut of the human emotion spectrum, having been so-called spirit in human form. He was killed for that, for being who he was—for being honest and sincere, and, essentially, for being real. His life was far from easy. The most enlightened beings in the history of mankind—Buddha, Jesus, Mother Teresa, Gandhi, Krishna, and the Dalai Lama—have struggled and suffered every single day of their lives. And they too, in a way, live within us all. I want to let you know that you are not alone. You will never, ever be alone. I am excited and determined to come to you, who are seeking . . . seeking something. Maybe you're just reading as you sit there at work, or maybe you're my family, checking to see how I am, if I'm “misbehaving.” What I am is a disabled and, yes, a very troubled adult. But I am allowed to share my story. My life. I am safe. Now, I laugh now when I say this, but my wife is 24 years older than I am. And if and when she passes away before I do, or for any reason leaves me (I doubt she will—we seem to be doing very well together), I worry that I will be forced into a psychiatric institution back east, back near my family, when we don't even talk. I worry that it's inevitable. I guess, in conclusion, my life is full of grandiosity. But I still have schizophrenia, and I still have people who seem to have a need to control me and yet want nothing to do with me. This fascinates me. Why do they still want that much to do with me? Somebody who happens to also be a staff writer for a local news magazine independently wrote the following about me, which I have included on my website. It makes me feel so good. See! Things can change.Envision a blend of a mentally ill mind with unsurpassed resiliency and fiery intellect and your result would be the brilliant Jonathan Harnisch. An all-around artist, Jonathan writes fiction and screenplays, sketches, imagines, and creates. His most recent artistic endeavor is developing music, a newfound passion with visible and of course audible results already in the making. Produced filmmaker and published erotica author, Jonathan holds myriad accolades, and his works captivate the attention of those who experience it. Manic-toned scripts with parallel lives, masochistic tendencies in sexual escapades, and disturbing clarities embellished with addiction, fetish, lust, and love, are just a taste of themes found in Jonathan's transgressive literature. Conversely, his award-winning films capture the ironies of life, love, self-acceptance, tragedy, and fantasy. Jonathan's art evokes laughter and shock, elation and sadness, but overall forces you to step back and question your own version of reality. Scripts, screenplays, and schizophrenia are defining factors of Jonathan's life and reality—but surface labels are often incomplete. Jonathan is diagnosed with several mental illnesses from schizoaffective disorder to Tourette's syndrome; playfully, he dubs himself the “King of Mental Illness.” Despite daily symptomatic struggles and thoughts, Jonathan radiates an authentic, effervescent, and loving spirit. His resiliency emanates from the greatest lesson he's learned: laughter. His diagnoses and life experiences encourage him to laugh at reality as others see it. Wildly eccentric, open-minded, passionate, and driven, Jonathan has a feral imagination. His inherent traits transpose to his art, making his works some of the most original and thought provoking of modern day. Jonathan is an alumnus of Choate Rosemary Hall. Subsequently, he attended NYU's Tisch School of the Arts where he studied film production and screenwriting under Gary Winick and David Irving. During his studies at NYU, he held internships under renowned producers Steven Haft and Ismail Merchant. He is best known for his short films, On the Bus and Wax, both of which boast countless awards including five Indie Film Awards, three Accolade Awards, and Ten Years won, which won the Best Short Film and Audience Award in the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival, to name a few. Despite his impressive formal education and awarded honors, Jonathan is your normal, down-to-earth guy. Meditation, Duran Duran, vivid colors, Patrick Nagel prints, and rearranging furniture are some of his favorite things. Vices include cigarettes, Diet Coke, inappropriate swearing, and sausage and green chili pizza. He enjoys irony, planned spontaneity, redefining himself, and change. Jonathan lives with his beautiful wife, their three dogs and seven cats, in the unique, desert village of Corrales, New Mexico. What follows gives a glimpse into how I have been putting together some of the pieces of the otherwise “shattered stained glass” of schizophrenia, as I see it—from what I have read and heard and just . . . believe. My psychiatrist has often asked me to describe or explain my symptoms, and thus schizophrenia, and I usually do not know how to do so. I simply reply that it is all “indescribable.” Since then, I have been looking deeper into myself so that I am able, at minimum, to summarize at least a few of my experiences, past and present, in order to share with you too some of the complexity—demystified. I'd like to share some of my discoveries, as I find them, concerning my experiences, false perceptions, and schizophrenic psychosis. Hopefully, I'll succeed in maintaining simplicity so that others can benefit and perhaps understand this otherwise extremely complex disorder. I have come to realize that thanks to my own self, my lovely wife (whom I've known for over six years now), my support team (medical doctors and friends), and even those who might be considered my enemies, I have been helped along the path to self-actualization and thus to self-understanding—to where I find myself today. I've been able to find some meaning in schizophrenia, which helps me redefine how I see myself and how the symptoms of schizophrenia came to be—so that I can describe these without simply dismissing them as “indescribable.” Please forgive any terminology I might use incorrectly, as I am not a doctor. Also, I do have schizophrenia, so although I have stabilized (recovered, not been cured), I must still admit that I might get it wrong sometimes. We schizophrenics, through our psychosis—our delusions, our hallucinations, or reality—create or develop a story, a storyline. What is real has many universal implications. Many are extremely personal, symbolic, and moral. As we build the framework of our delusional reality, which tends to fade in and fade out, as with dreaming, it can all become very mystical. Our realities, which we may not have had all our lives, can become delusional for mystical and magical reasons. This might be why, for example, when we are psychotic, the television seems to talk to us, or we might see and know Jesus—again, for reasons of a mystical or even religious nature. It becomes difficult for us then to realize that it is not necessarily real. The further and further we are or are not drawn deeper into a full blown psychosis—it's just baffling, to say the least—the more it is complex and disorganized. Yet we might believe wholeheartedly that our delusions are real and based on facts—facts that are not correct to others without the illness. Many episodes, thoughts, and experiences combine, thus building up a storyline, which then becomes more intense and even fascinating and seductive, with more and more meaning as the delusional realities or events go on—as our lives go on. The meanings become “hidden” or disguised—our realities, in a way, hidden. This illness can thus become very isolating because we have a whole different belief system about the entire world, especially when we are in a major psychotic episode. It can take years and years to arrive at this fully agitated state, but that is often how we schizophrenics will end up being diagnosed, just as an alcoholic usually “needs” to bottom out completely before getting help. Through our perceptions, which change over time, we develop a new way of thinking that becomes very hard for us to disengage from. It is exactly like being on a constant, continuous LSD trip, every single day. This is the bottom line, and, for me, this “acid trip” never stops, even when recover. It is a matter of training and re-training our minds, through therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), medications, treatments, and also a lot of training—mental training, which I certainly do on my own, especially when not in a session with my doctor. I'm always checking things over and “reality checking.” I also find it very helpful to have a friend or loved one do what I call “mediating my reality.” I can, for example, ask my wife, who loves me deeply, to see if something is or is not what or how I might be perceiving it to be—from her there is perspective without the illness. There is an element of us losing what is called object permanence or object consistency—as my doctor in California once told me. The famous child psychologist Piaget discovered that, at a very young age, infants will forget about a toy they have been playing with if it disappears from their vision: for example, if a ball rolls out of sight or someone puts it underneath a blanket. At a certain age, that child will begin to look for that missing toy, and, finding it under the blanket, realize that it was in fact there the whole time. It was always there. Before that it had, to the infant, mystically gone away—disappeared from the world entirely. That's what I mean by mystical reasons, because we lose this object permanence, as after all, this could be a sensation rather than the fundamental reality one would have perhaps thought. We see this mysticism in most of our experiences and, yes, it fades in and out, but we basically feel that things, in general, will usually happen for mystical reasons. This becomes a part of our belief system, which is pretty hard to change. Enter the double bind, as, when object permanence is out of the picture, we can be caught in a contradiction, or a series of contradictions, due to cultural or moral, as well as both personal and universal, reasons. We might, for example, in place of object permanence, experience a “multiple realities” effect, as if we were in several dimensions at one time—several realities. Based on how we grew up, at any given time a reality may slip into our mindset, and so, for example, we might behave like a racist even though our best friend is African American. It doesn't “make sense.” During my last psychotic episode early in 2010, I collected, and even wore, Nazi memorabilia, and yet I am both half Jewish, on my mother's side, and handicapped. I also behaved as if I was a racist, even though my best friend was, and is, African American. We might want to save the world from global warming; however, in doing so we might pollute it and drive gasoline cars, on purpose, in order to save this world. Grandiosity, extreme thinking, and thus extreme behavior—with realities slipping in and out—are only a part of what baffles science and medicine. Different realities slipping in, overlapping, and combining make for an extremely difficult scenario to treat and understand from a scientific perspective. We will often think poetically, as well as symbolically and metaphorically. Poetic thinking can take over, and thus our symbolic and deep personal feelings are a huge part of how we schizophrenics think and reason. We might hallucinate about Jesus for a seemingly concrete reason, a very special reason. When helping someone with schizophrenia, a good start is to consider that he or she thinks mostly through concepts of mysticism—the idea that everything happens for a deep reason, that everything has a very special meaning, and that everything is synchronistic. A schizophrenic is often a very traumatized and sensitive person, much more so than your average Joe, living in a brutal world. That's where the help—the recovery—really starts to take place and healing begins. We schizophrenics must learn, through counseling, to understand ourselves and participate in therapy, to sort through our delusional thinking, and, often with help, to get back as much of our accurate intuition as possible, to take our medicine, and to have love and understanding in our lives. In this way, we might be able to reveal our secrets to someone we can trust, our secrets of trauma, day in and day out—and to do our best, resolving as much inner conflict as we can. Peace of mind is what we all want and need. It is my number one goal in life and has always been. It is what we all deserve. Developing a new identity through our recovery is key in many ways—finding our voice so that we can be heard and sorting through our mysticism and religious or spiritual experiences and observations of reality. It's a matter of finding those people we can trust, as I said, to help us define or redefine our reality. I have that these days, especially through my wife and my doctors. I live with gratitude. Just like diabetes, schizophrenia simply does not go away—not yet—for any of us. It's always there in the background. The “lifelong acid trip”. But, with respect to delusions specifically, I have also had delusions that weren't real. And I wanted to start with why and how we tend to cling to delusional thinking and thus why I perhaps cling not necessarily to a delusion but to this kind of thinking. It is “dimensional” for me. It is a grieving process for me. I am referring to missing my old Hollywood lifestyle—the content involved with that lifestyle of the rich and famous and the grandiose nature of the thinking itself. The celebrities I befriended when I lived and worked in Los Angeles, for example. During the onset period of schizophrenia, delusions, and perceptions, we often begin with smaller-scale hallucinations. There is a root that is actually rational, wrapped inside a delusional outer layer. I think we can actually reach the schizophrenic while that individual is in a completely psychotic state—which often our doctors, caregivers, and loved ones fail to do—by understanding that everything the psychotic schizophrenic individual thinks is done in a synchronistic way. It all starts with object permanence—that we have lost this and that the one reality we once believed in has been replaced as a result of thoughts and events in our lives. A flow of realities, of things appearing and disappearing at the same time—not just the simple ball under the blanket, as the rules of both time and place come into effect here: The time is now, and the place is grounded right here on earth. Let's call it an earth belief or thought. These thoughts and beliefs can, through the “schizophrenic lens,” basically occur at the same time. This waking dream, this constant LSD trip, this real-life synchronicity (Carl Jung first coined the term “synchronicity”), and this more fluid mindset. If we are to think at the core of a schizophrenic in order to reach him or her, this means thinking synchronistically. If we are not stable enough or properly medicated, our dreams can actually become part of the same reality as reality itself. For example, my wife once asked me, “Jonathan, are you going to be recording an episode for your podcast today?” I had been planning on doing so, but I had not yet told my wife. I simply said, “Oh yes, I was actually thinking about it. It's been a while since the last one.” Now, if I were in a more psychotic state, I might have (or, rather, the delusional process might have) started with my real-life fascination with Edgar Cayce and psychic ideas, my New Age books, and my meditations into the Akashic field—and so I would have concluded that my wife was secretly reading my mind, or that she and what she said were mystically connected in some way—that she “knew something.” My psychic experiences in the past would have then overlapped with my wife knowing something psychically, mystically, and symbolically, and also with synchronicity—creating a deep and personal meaning. Add to that the paranoia that comes from her “reading my mind”—that she is therefore “God” because she knows I'm planning on recording my podcast today, even though I haven't told her. The terrifying belief is now engrained, as we are to begin with often more sensitive to the world as a whole—even being touched on the hand or the ear can create extreme fear for us schizophrenics. The belief that “she knew I was going to record a podcast today.” Synchronicity may have a little or some scientific evidence, at least theoretically. However, there are things that we cannot prove through science, such as the definition of time—or even God. In a state of schizophrenic psychosis, this overlap becomes compounded, as it builds up more intensely and thus perhaps takes over our entire belief system. Perhaps there is a coherent way of explaining how we schizophrenics might create our own reality, our delusional or schizophrenic reality, as I see it, through some of the things I have laid out so far—please bear with me here. I'll speak for myself, and my own experiences, although the end result is now something I can talk about and demystify rather than actually believe—thanks to the proper treatment, therapies, and support I now receive. I'll first start with a collection of thoughts. Theoretically, let's say, for real: • In 2008, I made a film called On the Bus about mental illness—it was part of the story in the film. • Mel Gibson (an old friend from California)—he and I were first introduced to each other in 2001. • I listened to The Beach Boys. We'll assume that the music was playing in the car with Mel as we went for a drive, as we did up in the hills of Malibu. • Mel Gibson is rich and famous. Whether in a state of schizophrenic psychosis or not, since this seems to be a matter of degree—depending on how psychotic we might or might not be and how much the psychotic part of our minds has taken hold. This is a matter of our abilities and the constantly fluctuating brain chemistry that we might—or perhaps might not—be able to filter through. It depends on whether we have been successful in redefining our delusional realities to a generally consistent state of well-being and peace of mind. In a psychotic state, due to our hallucinatory thinking, the chemistry in my brain, our brains, is constantly misfiring, so that the stimuli from the environment go to the wrong places in our brains. The effect is similar to putting our hand under cold water and feeling hot. Essentially, though, with this schizophrenic thinking process, I would come up with a “composite sketch,” if you will, a sort of “Frankenstein” version—a storyline that might be experienced as: • I knew Mel Gibson, and therefore I am famous. (Based on: Mel Gibson is famous and is rich.) • Then—but at the same time—I am rich because I made a movie called Ten Years, and I am convinced it made me rich because Mel Gibson is rich, and I am famous because I made my movie, it won awards, and Mel Gibson did, too. I must have met Mel Gibson because I made a movie, and he did, too, and we are both rich and famous. So far—this might not be the best example, but time can thus be altered—2008 is coming before 2003 in this case. This might be a little hard to follow, but please bear with me here.If I were asked to explain this while still psychotic, I'd say first that I am not mentally ill—I am simply psychic, rich, and famous. Besides, the Beach Boys were playing, and one of the Beach Boys has a mental illness, not me, but my film was about mental illness. Brian Wilson is still rich and famous, and also an artist, so he was playing on the radio because both Mel and I were both artists and it was “meant to be” that he would be playing music for us because we were all connected through art, fame, and money. Exhausting, isn't it? But this is actually how jumbled it can be for us and thus for those witnessing us speaking or even communicating in general terms. It's schizophrenia. Let's assume that we got pulled over for speeding. Well, there is a police officer character in On the Bus, my movie. You see, grandiosity, both real and imagined, content, time inconsistencies, and now this character was in the movie, so, because we were all in the car, we were in the movie while in the car, so the police officer was playing her role—it all happened for a reason. And beyond that, paranoia might also slip in—the officer who pulled us over was male (not female), and in my movie she was female, so she was disguising herself in order to take our money and meet three famous people (even Brian Wilson on the radio). Theoretically, this might suffice as a pseudo-case study, and yet in normal reality, for us schizophrenics, this type or process of thinking compounds itself and thus it can become completely distorted. Our friends and families start to think we're going crazy (although in a way we are), and stigma arises, plus confusion and thinking, “What the heck happened to this guy—he's speaking like a drug addict who's lost his mind. Where is all this coming from?” We would all benefit from greater awareness of what schizophrenia is and how to know if someone we love might be predisposed to the illness (through family history, etc.). But this is what we with schizophrenia usually experience early on, as the illness is progressing—we believe this thinking based on other facts—facts which are disconnected, something we cannot see without appropriate help. Later, yes, we can have this type of thinking while recovered or recovering, but we are able, hopefully, to be mindful enough to have such thinking but to cope with it differently, and even, down the road, to do our own “reality checks,” so that we do not not talk about these things inappropriately, in public, let's say. We can also use the hallmark of CBT, which is “evidence”, on our own in order to connect the disconnected parts of our thoughts—thus our reality. We can also do this with the support of loved ones, family, doctors, medications, friends, and support groups who help us and love us enough to be able to assist us in connecting the right pieces together and who explain why they connect—the reasons why. To wrap this up for now, I have not even mentioned the hearing of voices and hallucinations—everything from shadows to people, even friends—and the hidden, traumatic, and paranoid features of schizophrenia of which we are often too afraid to speak. We might sound or behave cryptically, in code, with pressured speech and flight of ideas. Add to this the “zombie-like” features, the manic episodes, the muscle dystonia, and the side effects of medication, and if we have turned to drugs, often just one hit of pot to quell the symptoms—yikes! We're often too embarrassed to speak of our early experiences with schizophrenia, to say that, “Yes, indeed, this is an extremely devastating and debilitating illness.” I am so glad that I am at a place in my recovery. I do have my bad days. I haven't even slept during the last day—insomnia (technically, another symptom), but I am glad that I have been to this intoxicating wonderland and come back—just enough to be able to deliver this kind of explanation, perhaps demystifying in a way that others can understand some of these processes that affect about 1% of the world's population. Schizoaffective disorder, then, includes manic highs and periods of deep depression. My Tourette's syndrome features the obvious muscle tics but also obsessive/compulsive tendencies and elements of autism or Asperger's (often referred to as higher functioning form autism—in summary, but it is, of course, much more than that). We all have our issues. It's how we deal with them that sets us apart. As always, my journey continues, on and on. Yes, you could say I've been through the wringer. I am opening up and sharing my world and my experiences—with hope. Participation in my own recovery, along with metacognition (usually in deficit for those with schizophrenia) and mindfulness, have all helped me become who I am today: an accomplished writer (literature and film/TV) and technically a professional author of erotic fiction. I often laugh at this because there are so many sides of me—the “angel demon human dichotomy”—as I use various outlets to express my creativity. I have an education primarily in the arts, but I worked on Wall Street in my “healthier” days, so I know a bit about that! However, I ultimately chose to do what I am doing now—which is just this. I am also a film producer and a musician. My new full 15-track LP will be arriving at over 60 retailers in the coming weeks, possibly under the band name Waspy Honk Afro. All my work is also available for free and will always be free, as far as I know. My thoughts are free—my public life, the “open source” information-life of J.H. I've lived in New York, Connecticut, Paris France, Los Angeles, and now New Mexico; I am now married and I write a diary and podcast mostly about mental illness, inspiration, New Age ideas, and transgressive material—transgressional fiction. [If you've seen or read Fight Club—it's pretty much like that!]I am, myself, an expert on my own experiences and myself; that's about all I'm an expert on. I am not a doctor of any kind. I enjoy learning, reading, and communicating. Whatever I say or write, I like to add: “take what you will, leave the rest.” I try my best to speak for myself when it comes down to it. Please take note that some of the above writing has been paraphrased from my second novel, Second Alibi: The Banality of Life (2014).
RIGHT CLICK IMAGE TO SAVE EPISODE TO YOUR COMPUTER. We present a new interview in our series with those who were a part of making it happen. And this time around, we have the man himself, Michael Gray, who played Billy Batson on Shazam! Michael talks with us about his career, his time on Shazam! including his favorite episodes, his dealing with typecasting and how it is so different for actors playing hero types today, and his comeback starting with an appearance on Archer. Good looks and a couple of television roles helped to give actor Michael Gray many years in between and on the covers of Tiger Beat magazine. Born in Chicago, Michael moved to Florida when he was a young boy. He caught the acting bug in high school, and eventually made his way to Hollywood. In 1972, Michael won the role of Ronnie on the NBC series The Little People, a charming sitcom that starred Brian Keith as a pediatrician with a practice on Oahu, Hawaii. The series was reworked for the second season and retitled The Brian Keith Show, and Michael was let go. Signed to a management deal with Charles Laufer, pubisher of "Tiger Beat," Michael was able to keep a high profile while rounding up other acting roles. Michael's second series came in 1974, when he was cast in his signature role, as Billy Batson on the Saturday morning series Shazam. The series ran for 3 years but was then cancelled due to increasing production costs. Some of Michael's other credits include: Life with Father Entertainment Tonight Room 222 MTV's - I Love the 70's The Brady Bunch E Television, Life After Stardom Marcus Welby M.D. The Rretro Radio Live Show The Flying Nun VH1 - Superheros, Where Are Dynasty They Now? Although Michael Gray had all the tools one would expect to be necessary to build a sturdy career, due to type casting it became harder for him to make a living at his craft. The ever youthful Michael Gray is happily married and living in Northern California. He is currently writing a book about his life in Hollywood. Links Facebook Fan Page Facebook Page Homepage
Anthony is currently the is the Managing Director of Alternative Business Consulting (ABC) Solutions, a firm dedicated to providing entrepreneurs and small business owners with an array of development services in management, marketing, finance and information technology in order to achieve growth and overcome business "growing pains". I am also the Center Director for Texas Business Centers, a virtual executive office and business incubator located in Denton, Texas that provides affordable office solutions and business development services to start-up and small businesses. Letricia Hendrix is a mother, actor, writer, and film and television camera operator living and working in the Washington DC area. She also has an interest in producing Documentaries and Short Films. Letricia Hendrix is a professional actor and graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts in Washington, DC. She has appeared in several productions, such as HBOs The Wire, The Vagina Monologues, and Death and the Kings Horseman at Washington Shakespeare Company. She has done industrials for companies such as A&E Television, Discovery Channel and Discovery Classroom, The History Channel, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Federal Judicial Center.
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